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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 LJOMOT history

LS59 LJO is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 12 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
97,763 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 LJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 LJO was last recorded at 97,763 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 1,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,154 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,609 miles
Average per year
6,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,763 miles
  • 2023 – 96,154 miles
  • 2021 – 93,387 miles
  • 2020 – 90,116 miles
  • 2019 – 86,192 miles
  • 2018 – 83,204 miles
  • 2016 – 66,060 miles
  • 2015 – 50,391 miles
  • 2014 – 32,736 miles
  • 2013 – 24,141 miles
  • 2012 – 23,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,763 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,763 miles
    Test number
    429665203368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail97,763 miles (+1,609)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,763 miles
    Test number
    413580371097
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,154 miles (+2,767)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,154 miles
    Test number
    280031762674
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass93,387 miles (+3,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,387 miles
    Test number
    873777102990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,116 miles (+3,924)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,116 miles
    Test number
    902184953209
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,192 miles (+2,988)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,192 miles
    Test number
    387422860527
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,204 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,204 miles
    Test number
    478865884020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,202 miles (+4)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,202 miles
    Test number
    971880400450
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration Test aborted (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip out of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade is scratching screen

  9. Fail83,198 miles (+7)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    304840787845
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Fail83,191 miles (+17,131)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,191 miles
    Test number
    176661722970
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash

  11. Pass66,060 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,060 miles
    Test number
    943724306228
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light staying on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail66,060 miles (+15,669)2 failures4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,060 miles
    Test number
    976987633811
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake imbalance 42%
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light staying on
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass50,391 miles (+17,655)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,391 miles
    Test number
    390745988029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,736 miles (+8,595)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,736 miles
    Test number
    479949444323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,141 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,141 miles
    Test number
    575807543318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,350 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,350 miles
    Test number
    568211492226
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass23,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,350 miles
    Test number
    985041092279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 LJO

Does LS59 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 LJO expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 LJO?
The MOT on LS59 LJO expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 LJO done?
LS59 LJO was recorded at 97,763 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 6,225 miles a year.
Has LS59 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 LJO has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 LJO 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 LJO find?
LS59 LJO passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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