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BMW 118

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 BRAMOT history

LS09 BRA is a blue petrol BMW 118 first used on 17 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,736 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 BRA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 BRA was last recorded at 131,736 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,775 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,961 miles
Average per year
8,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,736 miles
  • 2025 – 129,775 miles
  • 2024 – 125,414 miles
  • 2023 – 121,825 miles
  • 2022 – 116,935 miles
  • 2021 – 105,787 miles
  • 2020 – 98,605 miles
  • 2019 – 90,242 miles
  • 2018 – 77,452 miles
  • 2017 – 51,802 miles
  • 2016 – 49,998 miles
  • 2015 – 45,740 miles
  • 2014 – 43,059 miles
  • 2013 – 24,352 miles
  • 2012 – 18,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,736 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,736 miles (+1,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,736 miles
    Test number
    650632622897
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,775 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,775 miles
    Test number
    417213665285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,414 miles (+3,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,414 miles
    Test number
    770536512651
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass121,825 miles (+4,890)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,825 miles
    Test number
    692163179851
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass116,935 miles (+11,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,935 miles
    Test number
    388671100147
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryParking brake has just met the required effort of 16%, System may need adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  6. Pass105,787 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,787 miles
    Test number
    447290544294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met 17%

  7. Fail105,787 miles (+7,182)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,787 miles
    Test number
    639419336631
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn below minimum thickness 20mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn below minimum thickness 20mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met 17%

  8. Pass98,605 miles (+8,363)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,605 miles
    Test number
    283377760564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,242 miles (+12,790)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,242 miles
    Test number
    191726016960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,452 miles (+25,650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,452 miles
    Test number
    644569583190
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON EDGES
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass51,802 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,802 miles
    Test number
    216162432773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,998 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,998 miles
    Test number
    472479343533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,740 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,740 miles
    Test number
    740687818733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,059 miles
    Test number
    516826384234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,059 miles (+3,976)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,059 miles
    Test number
    876266784228
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  16. Pass39,083 miles (+14,731)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,083 miles
    Test number
    698131944113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,352 miles (+5,781)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,352 miles
    Test number
    225990953006
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass18,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,571 miles
    Test number
    639827162035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 BRA

Does LS09 BRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 BRA is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 BRA?
The MOT on LS09 BRA is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 BRA done?
LS09 BRA was recorded at 131,736 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,165 miles a year.
Has LS09 BRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 BRA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS09 BRA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 BRA find?
LS09 BRA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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