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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LX08 WHBMOT history

LX08 WHB is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

LX08 WHB grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
170,529 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 WHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX08 WHB was last recorded at 170,529 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 14,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,873 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
14,656 miles
Average per year
9,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,529 miles
  • 2023 – 155,873 miles
  • 2022 – 143,725 miles
  • 2021 – 125,468 miles
  • 2019 – 120,027 miles
  • 2018 – 108,095 miles
  • 2017 – 101,065 miles
  • 2016 – 93,193 miles
  • 2015 – 84,316 miles
  • 2014 – 73,533 miles
  • 2013 – 62,886 miles
  • 2012 – 54,605 miles
  • 2011 – 39,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,529 miles
  • DangerousPassenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear rear prop shaft donut perished and cracking

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail170,529 miles (+14,656)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,529 miles
    Test number
    611366549357
    • DangerousPassenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear prop shaft donut perished and cracking

  2. Pass155,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,873 miles
    Test number
    591249958309
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail155,873 miles (+7)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,873 miles
    Test number
    617174277631
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail155,866 miles (+12,141)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,866 miles
    Test number
    899882800907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBad engine oil leak

  5. Pass143,725 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,725 miles
    Test number
    771081265861
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Central Front Upper (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Fail143,724 miles (+18,256)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,724 miles
    Test number
    186031998711
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Central Front Upper (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass125,468 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,468 miles
    Test number
    721944959080
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front outer disc faces corroded showing no pad contact over swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hoses slight cracking to surfaces (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear doughnut deteriorated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Fail125,468 miles (+5,441)4 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,468 miles
    Test number
    138727708094
    • MajorCentral Front Sound deadening material insecure Flexi to cat pipe partially detached - insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main beam bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe re attached (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front outer disc faces corroded showing no pad contact over swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hoses slight cracking to surfaces (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear doughnut deteriorated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Pass120,027 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,027 miles
    Test number
    571929368912
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber coupling (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockabsorbers slightly corroded

  10. Fail120,027 miles (+11,932)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,027 miles
    Test number
    317844477087
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber coupling (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockabsorbers slightly corroded

  11. Pass108,095 miles (+7,030)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,095 miles
    Test number
    434374736241
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,065 miles (+7,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,065 miles
    Test number
    529820870333
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass93,193 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    908942149398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre as no visible tread on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is cracking in tread do u to age
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail93,193 miles (+8,877)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    290104944050
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre as no visible tread on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is cracking in tread do u to age
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass84,316 miles (+10,783)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,316 miles
    Test number
    491257836036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,533 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,533 miles
    Test number
    428003124361
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front wiper blades smeary

  17. Pass73,533 miles (+10,647)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,533 miles
    Test number
    738343124368
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front wiper blades smeary

  18. Pass62,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,886 miles
    Test number
    457484923338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,886 miles (+8,281)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,886 miles
    Test number
    916794323374
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  20. Pass54,605 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,605 miles
    Test number
    137327822386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,260 miles (+11,072)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,260 miles
    Test number
    745197842010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,188 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,188 miles
    Test number
    266237051088
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

Questions about LX08 WHB

Does LX08 WHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX08 WHB expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX08 WHB?
The MOT on LX08 WHB expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX08 WHB done?
LX08 WHB was recorded at 170,529 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 9,643 miles a year.
Has LX08 WHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 WHB has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX08 WHB 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 LX08 WHB find?
LX08 WHB failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 3 advisories: passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, and 7 more.

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