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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,499 cc

LS68 VGXMOT history

LS68 VGX is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 28 Sept 2018. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 43,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
43,521 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS68 VGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
28 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS68 VGX was last recorded at 43,521 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 2,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,052 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,469 miles
Average per year
5,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,521 miles
  • 2025 – 41,052 miles
  • 2024 – 39,788 miles
  • 2023 – 38,180 miles
  • 2022 – 18,636 miles
  • 2021 – 16,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail43,521 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 17 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail43,521 miles (+2,469)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    300158159019
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass41,052 miles (+1,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    41,052 miles
    Test number
    974382145951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass39,788 miles (+1,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    39,788 miles
    Test number
    505943924050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass38,180 miles (+9,155)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    38,180 miles
    Test number
    169369999173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    29,025 miles
    Test number
    486179182730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail29,025 miles (+10,389)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,025 miles
    Test number
    544682772681
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass18,636 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    18,636 miles
    Test number
    817356184890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    16,187 miles
    Test number
    600775542071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS68 VGX

Does LS68 VGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS68 VGX expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS68 VGX?
The MOT on LS68 VGX expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS68 VGX done?
LS68 VGX was recorded at 43,521 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 5,391 miles a year.
Has LS68 VGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS68 VGX has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS68 VGX 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 LS68 VGX find?
LS68 VGX failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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