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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 ELOMOT history

LS59 ELO is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 59,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
59,242 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 ELO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 ELO was last recorded at 59,242 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,776 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
466 miles
Average per year
3,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,242 miles
  • 2024 – 58,776 miles
  • 2023 – 58,742 miles
  • 2021 – 58,722 miles
  • 2020 – 56,604 miles
  • 2019 – 52,869 miles
  • 2018 – 48,896 miles
  • 2017 – 42,939 miles
  • 2016 – 35,101 miles
  • 2015 – 29,469 miles
  • 2014 – 25,459 miles
  • 2013 – 21,075 miles
  • 2012 – 15,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,242 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,242 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    59,242 miles
    Test number
    141705993920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass58,776 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,776 miles
    Test number
    768161898394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,742 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,742 miles
    Test number
    124862807534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,722 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,722 miles
    Test number
    850146877266
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail58,722 miles (+2,118)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,722 miles
    Test number
    454406647200
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass56,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    345298534614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,604 miles (+3,735)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    120157923037
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass52,869 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,869 miles
    Test number
    279175580327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,896 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,896 miles
    Test number
    574981715685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,939 miles (+7,838)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,939 miles
    Test number
    347347578367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,101 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    372176538567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,469 miles (+4,010)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,469 miles
    Test number
    987859435145
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOver sills fitted
  13. Pass25,459 miles (+4,384)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    838850444150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,075 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,075 miles
    Test number
    189017863285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,419 miles
    Test number
    397107272491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 ELO

Does LS59 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 ELO is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 ELO?
The MOT on LS59 ELO is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 ELO done?
LS59 ELO was recorded at 59,242 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,266 miles a year.
Has LS59 ELO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 ELO has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 ELO 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 LS59 ELO find?
LS59 ELO passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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