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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 LJFMOT history

LS59 LJF is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,892 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 LJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 LJF was last recorded at 135,892 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,848 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,044 miles
Average per year
4,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,892 miles
  • 2025 – 132,848 miles
  • 2024 – 127,459 miles
  • 2023 – 123,013 miles
  • 2022 – 118,712 miles
  • 2021 – 113,737 miles
  • 2020 – 109,888 miles
  • 2019 – 107,058 miles
  • 2018 – 103,420 miles
  • 2017 – 99,789 miles
  • 2016 – 96,174 miles
  • 2015 – 92,436 miles
  • 2014 – 89,001 miles
  • 2013 – 84,216 miles
  • 2012 – 76,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,892 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner suspension arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber donut joint cracked (6.1.7 (d) (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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,892 miles (+3,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,892 miles
    Test number
    811180147153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner suspension arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber donut joint cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass132,848 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,848 miles
    Test number
    945981599456
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail132,848 miles (+5,389)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,848 miles
    Test number
    244563926461
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass127,459 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,459 miles
    Test number
    466867976719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,013 miles (+4,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,013 miles
    Test number
    822595381331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass118,712 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,712 miles
    Test number
    572821553422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,737 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,737 miles
    Test number
    611913186174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,888 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,888 miles
    Test number
    755839712425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,058 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,058 miles
    Test number
    132380762349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail106,985 miles (+3,565)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    682078029925
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass103,420 miles (+3,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,420 miles
    Test number
    404493756350
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass99,789 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,789 miles
    Test number
    762194940242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,174 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,174 miles
    Test number
    755720121073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,436 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    92,436 miles
    Test number
    433863818668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,001 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,001 miles
    Test number
    746933074230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,888 miles (+4,672)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,888 miles
    Test number
    966510374289
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  17. Pass84,216 miles (+7,622)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,216 miles
    Test number
    325600773450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,594 miles
    Test number
    109152072223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 LJF

Does LS59 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 LJF is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 LJF?
The MOT on LS59 LJF is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 LJF done?
LS59 LJF was recorded at 135,892 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,282 miles a year.
Has LS59 LJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 LJF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 LJF 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 LJF find?
LS59 LJF passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner suspension arm bush perished; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber donut joint cracked.

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