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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 NVRMOT history

LS59 NVR is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 7 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,232 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 NVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 NVR was last recorded at 143,232 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,118 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,114 miles
Average per year
7,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,232 miles
  • 2025 – 142,118 miles
  • 2024 – 140,955 miles
  • 2023 – 140,038 miles
  • 2022 – 138,830 miles
  • 2021 – 137,274 miles
  • 2020 – 134,929 miles
  • 2019 – 131,820 miles
  • 2018 – 128,127 miles
  • 2017 – 118,352 miles
  • 2016 – 109,914 miles
  • 2015 – 91,785 miles
  • 2014 – 70,242 miles
  • 2013 – 58,740 miles
  • 2012 – 44,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,232 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer walls 225/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,232 miles (+1,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,232 miles
    Test number
    886718020705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (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 rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass142,118 miles (+1,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    142,118 miles
    Test number
    929669087947
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass140,955 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,955 miles
    Test number
    460785337199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,038 miles (+1,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,038 miles
    Test number
    990452626252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass138,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,830 miles
    Test number
    603155722032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer walls 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail138,830 miles (+1,556)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,830 miles
    Test number
    127300487266
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge cut and bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer walls 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass137,274 miles (+2,345)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,274 miles
    Test number
    568827934356
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass134,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,929 miles
    Test number
    571122310068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail134,929 miles (+3,109)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,929 miles
    Test number
    291758968599
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass131,820 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    131,820 miles
    Test number
    941152193438
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail131,820 miles (+3,693)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,820 miles
    Test number
    426067008094
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass128,127 miles (+9,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,127 miles
    Test number
    956371174582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass118,352 miles (+8,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,352 miles
    Test number
    161125162131
    • AdvisoryN/S rear Tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Pass109,914 miles (+18,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,914 miles
    Test number
    422588368334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass91,785 miles (+21,543)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,785 miles
    Test number
    948953337131
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing/worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  16. Pass70,242 miles (+11,502)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,242 miles
    Test number
    186508684259
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass58,740 miles (+13,937)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,740 miles
    Test number
    849515553388
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn outer edges
  18. Pass44,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,803 miles
    Test number
    277898772241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 NVR

Does LS59 NVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 NVR is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 NVR?
The MOT on LS59 NVR is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 NVR done?
LS59 NVR was recorded at 143,232 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 7,226 miles a year.
Has LS59 NVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 NVR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 NVR 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 NVR find?
LS59 NVR passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm.

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