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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 LGEMOT history

LS59 LGE is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
173,712 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 LGE
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
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 LGE was last recorded at 173,712 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,639 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,073 miles
Average per year
9,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,712 miles
  • 2024 – 170,639 miles
  • 2023 – 166,401 miles
  • 2022 – 162,800 miles
  • 2021 – 155,386 miles
  • 2020 – 146,010 miles
  • 2019 – 139,398 miles
  • 2018 – 132,302 miles
  • 2017 – 125,705 miles
  • 2016 – 118,740 miles
  • 2015 – 99,670 miles
  • 2014 – 79,387 miles
  • 2013 – 57,575 miles
  • 2012 – 43,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,712 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazords

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,712 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    173,712 miles
    Test number
    151931982795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail173,712 miles (+3,073)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,712 miles
    Test number
    931341068188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass170,639 miles (+510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    170,639 miles
    Test number
    810837062607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail170,129 miles (+3,728)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,129 miles
    Test number
    869817639993
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass166,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,401 miles
    Test number
    756018210918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail166,401 miles (+3,601)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,401 miles
    Test number
    318720289820
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both sides front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass162,800 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,800 miles
    Test number
    984420746530
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazords (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail162,796 miles (+7,410)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,796 miles
    Test number
    173239923232
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazords (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass155,386 miles (+9,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,386 miles
    Test number
    558980070958
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake requires adjustment

  10. Pass146,010 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,010 miles
    Test number
    733745169681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,006 miles (+6,608)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,006 miles
    Test number
    916044436238
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass139,398 miles (+7,096)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,398 miles
    Test number
    548074790453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,302 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,302 miles
    Test number
    322324192602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,705 miles (+6,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,705 miles
    Test number
    706167879162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass118,740 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,740 miles
    Test number
    628619886288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail118,448 miles (+18,778)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,448 miles
    Test number
    936195587010
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass99,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,670 miles
    Test number
    177776239337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,670 miles (+20,283)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,670 miles
    Test number
    215821046748
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass79,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,387 miles
    Test number
    669347894242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail79,387 miles (+21,812)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,387 miles
    Test number
    317167194470
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass57,575 miles (+14,296)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,575 miles
    Test number
    757924403348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,279 miles
    Test number
    698579162287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 LGE

Does LS59 LGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 LGE is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 LGE?
The MOT on LS59 LGE is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 LGE done?
LS59 LGE was recorded at 173,712 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 9,360 miles a year.
Has LS59 LGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 LGE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 LGE 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 LGE find?
LS59 LGE passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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