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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 EKOMOT history

LS59 EKO is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 14 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 230,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS59 EKO black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
230,244 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 EKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS59 EKO was last recorded at 230,244 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 11,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2024: 198,083 miles, lower than 198,880 miles on 2 Oct 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
218,691 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,553 miles
Average per year
14,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,244 miles
  • 2025 – 218,691 miles
  • 2024 – 198,083 miles
  • 2023 – 181,741 miles
  • 2022 – 165,631 miles
  • 2021 – 149,917 miles
  • 2020 – 136,379 miles
  • 2019 – 119,374 miles
  • 2018 – 105,091 miles
  • 2017 – 87,710 miles
  • 2016 – 71,379 miles
  • 2015 – 55,221 miles
  • 2014 – 38,519 miles
  • 2012 – 21,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail230,244 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail230,244 miles (+11,553)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,244 miles
    Test number
    728916839553
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass218,691 miles (+20,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    218,691 miles
    Test number
    710850168372
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  3. Pass198,083 miles (-797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    198,083 miles
    Test number
    905127205645
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail198,880 miles (+17,139)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,880 miles
    Test number
    724855557132
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass181,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,741 miles
    Test number
    447469621348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail181,741 miles (+16,110)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,741 miles
    Test number
    187784105344
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,631 miles
    Test number
    597984528016
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting full inspection

  8. Fail165,631 miles (+15,714)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,631 miles
    Test number
    793628199866
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting full inspection

  9. Pass149,917 miles (+13,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,917 miles
    Test number
    747689458804
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum standard (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass136,379 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,379 miles
    Test number
    858592197163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to minimum standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail136,379 miles (+17,005)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,379 miles
    Test number
    674093201019
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to minimum standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass119,374 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,374 miles
    Test number
    587516510701
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

  13. Fail119,374 miles (+14,283)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,374 miles
    Test number
    620988884823
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass105,091 miles (+17,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,091 miles
    Test number
    245148271202
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

  15. Pass87,710 miles (+16,331)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,710 miles
    Test number
    919135189903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,379 miles (+16,158)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,379 miles
    Test number
    323390709851
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  17. Pass55,221 miles (+16,702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,221 miles
    Test number
    235081915402
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  18. Pass38,519 miles (+17,164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,519 miles
    Test number
    497621624197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    21,355 miles
    Test number
    918056082205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 EKO

Does LS59 EKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 EKO is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 EKO?
The MOT on LS59 EKO is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 EKO done?
LS59 EKO was recorded at 230,244 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 14,954 miles a year.
Has LS59 EKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 EKO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 EKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 EKO find?
LS59 EKO failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, and 2 more.

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