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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LU59 LOUMOT history

LU59 LOU is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 22 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,996 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU59 LOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU59 LOU was last recorded at 121,996 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,516 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,480 miles
Average per year
8,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,996 miles
  • 2025 – 120,516 miles
  • 2024 – 110,787 miles
  • 2023 – 97,394 miles
  • 2022 – 86,382 miles
  • 2021 – 73,855 miles
  • 2020 – 70,165 miles
  • 2019 – 63,128 miles
  • 2018 – 54,981 miles
  • 2017 – 43,373 miles
  • 2016 – 37,501 miles
  • 2015 – 27,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,996 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,996 miles (+1,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,996 miles
    Test number
    740693248454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass120,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,516 miles
    Test number
    493233387071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail120,516 miles (+9,729)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,516 miles
    Test number
    941506607796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/ damage in inner tread edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass110,787 miles (+13,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,787 miles
    Test number
    849458863193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

  5. Pass97,394 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    97,394 miles
    Test number
    157486290976
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Fail97,394 miles (+11,012)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,394 miles
    Test number
    547377031890
    • MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all four (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass86,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    86,382 miles
    Test number
    963256887770
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail86,379 miles (+12,524)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,379 miles
    Test number
    735649559274
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass73,855 miles (+3,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,855 miles
    Test number
    179303992777
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres near the limit and bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass70,165 miles (+7,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    713609465182
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass63,128 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    63,128 miles
    Test number
    927584102617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,981 miles (+11,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,981 miles
    Test number
    695333892828
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorating

  13. Pass43,373 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,373 miles
    Test number
    108375840538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,501 miles (+10,182)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,501 miles
    Test number
    897370928935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,319 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,319 miles
    Test number
    866767895073
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LU59 LOU

Does LU59 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU59 LOU is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU59 LOU?
The MOT on LU59 LOU is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU59 LOU done?
LU59 LOU was recorded at 121,996 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 8,619 miles a year.
Has LU59 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU59 LOU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LU59 LOU 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 LU59 LOU find?
LU59 LOU passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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