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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LX57 VPFMOT history

LX57 VPF is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 11 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
147,548 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX57 VPF
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
11 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
3 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX57 VPF was last recorded at 147,548 miles on 3 May 2025, 6,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,848 miles · 4 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,700 miles
Average per year
7,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,548 miles
  • 2024 – 140,848 miles
  • 2023 – 137,468 miles
  • 2022 – 134,288 miles
  • 2021 – 132,162 miles
  • 2019 – 125,902 miles
  • 2018 – 124,123 miles
  • 2017 – 120,721 miles
  • 2016 – 112,908 miles
  • 2015 – 107,140 miles
  • 2014 – 95,850 miles
  • 2013 – 78,982 miles
  • 2012 – 61,416 miles
  • 2011 – 40,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,548 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner outer edges
  • AdvisoryAll four brake pads wearing thin
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to the underside

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,548 miles (+6,700)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    147,548 miles
    Test number
    637636415034
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner outer edges
    • AdvisoryAll four brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to the underside

  2. Pass140,848 miles (+3,380)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,848 miles
    Test number
    841233181632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass137,468 miles (+3,180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,468 miles
    Test number
    875049610015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,288 miles (+2,126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,288 miles
    Test number
    919390398951
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,162 miles
    Test number
    458611639043
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,162 miles (+6,260)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,162 miles
    Test number
    694177782447
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,902 miles
    Test number
    839895575748
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,902 miles (+1,779)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,902 miles
    Test number
    634643913076
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sensor catching the ring

  9. Pass124,123 miles (+3,402)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,123 miles
    Test number
    210556556511
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,721 miles (+239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,721 miles
    Test number
    896435218958
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail120,482 miles (+7,574)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,482 miles
    Test number
    575253004043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass112,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,908 miles
    Test number
    152730568094
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi starting to split

  13. Fail112,908 miles (+5,768)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,908 miles
    Test number
    777332995231
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi starting to split

  14. Pass107,140 miles (+11,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,140 miles
    Test number
    159335805492
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass95,850 miles (+16,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,850 miles
    Test number
    448144714023
    • NoteExhaust front flexi insecure

  16. Pass78,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,982 miles
    Test number
    656576713000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,982 miles (+17,566)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,982 miles
    Test number
    905826713072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass61,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,416 miles
    Test number
    549280212058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail61,416 miles (+20,418)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,416 miles
    Test number
    908580612023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,998 miles
    Test number
    567805511055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,998 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,998 miles
    Test number
    989005311006
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LX57 VPF

Does LX57 VPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX57 VPF expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX57 VPF?
The MOT on LX57 VPF expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX57 VPF done?
LX57 VPF was recorded at 147,548 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 7,453 miles a year.
Has LX57 VPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX57 VPF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LX57 VPF 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 LX57 VPF find?
LX57 VPF passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre wearing on inner outer edges; all four brake pads wearing thin, and 1 more.

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