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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,499 cc

LU51 COWMOT history

LU51 COW is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 14 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 43,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
43,761 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 COW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
14 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 COW was last recorded at 43,761 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 10,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,391 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,370 miles
Average per year
5,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,761 miles
  • 2025 – 33,391 miles
  • 2024 – 30,493 miles
  • 2023 – 25,975 miles
  • 2022 – 22,128 miles
  • 2021 – 17,771 miles
  • 2020 – 13,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,761 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm & void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm & void of tread on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 21 Aug 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,761 miles (+10,370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    43,761 miles
    Test number
    429715651015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm & void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm & void of tread on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass33,391 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    33,391 miles
    Test number
    957025029199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail33,390 miles (+2,897)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,390 miles
    Test number
    233116338363
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass30,493 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    30,493 miles
    Test number
    489501052309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,975 miles (+3,847)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    25,975 miles
    Test number
    385904936960
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass22,128 miles (+4,357)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    22,128 miles
    Test number
    993443966421
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass17,771 miles (+4,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    17,771 miles
    Test number
    650923072404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  8. Pass13,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    13,523 miles
    Test number
    544829205830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU51 COW

Does LU51 COW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU51 COW is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU51 COW?
The MOT on LU51 COW is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU51 COW done?
LU51 COW was recorded at 43,761 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,108 miles a year.
Has LU51 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 COW has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LU51 COW 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 LU51 COW find?
LU51 COW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm & void of tread on outer edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm & void of tread on outer edge., and 1 more.

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