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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

T15 LYBMOT history

T15 LYB is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,161 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 LYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 LYB was last recorded at 153,161 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 5,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,242 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,919 miles
Average per year
8,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,161 miles
  • 2025 – 147,242 miles
  • 2024 – 141,234 miles
  • 2023 – 133,866 miles
  • 2022 – 127,429 miles
  • 2021 – 119,035 miles
  • 2020 – 111,546 miles
  • 2019 – 99,979 miles
  • 2018 – 90,318 miles
  • 2017 – 85,876 miles
  • 2016 – 79,102 miles
  • 2015 – 71,896 miles
  • 2014 – 64,469 miles
  • 2013 – 49,482 miles
  • 2012 – 45,787 miles
  • 2011 – 37,765 miles
  • 2010 – 29,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,161 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear wiper motor not working

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,161 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,161 miles
    Test number
    982377670461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper motor not working

  2. Fail153,161 miles (+5,919)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,161 miles
    Test number
    692234404606
    • MajorRear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,242 miles (+6,008)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,242 miles
    Test number
    916785374754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,234 miles (+7,368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,234 miles
    Test number
    231406665214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (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))

  5. Pass133,866 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,866 miles
    Test number
    148634719887
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,857 miles (+6,428)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,857 miles
    Test number
    250671208397
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,429 miles (+180)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,429 miles
    Test number
    438040662757
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail127,249 miles (+8,214)3 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,249 miles
    Test number
    322651157602
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  9. Pass119,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,035 miles
    Test number
    494351270843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91 V (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail119,035 miles (+7,489)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,035 miles
    Test number
    453247457294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91 V (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass111,546 miles (+11,567)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,546 miles
    Test number
    390117402274
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass99,979 miles (+9,661)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,979 miles
    Test number
    716265872765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,318 miles (+4,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,318 miles
    Test number
    118248903073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly chafed n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDpf shows signs of tamper

  14. Pass85,876 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,876 miles
    Test number
    364959777124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySUSPECT D.P.F HAS BEEN REMOVED

  15. Fail85,876 miles (+6,774)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,876 miles
    Test number
    635526364657
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySUSPECT D.P.F HAS BEEN REMOVED

  16. Pass79,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,102 miles
    Test number
    375134383805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,102 miles (+7,206)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,102 miles
    Test number
    626689890983
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/front tyre almost on ware indicator

  18. Pass71,896 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,896 miles
    Test number
    976058595097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,469 miles (+14,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,469 miles
    Test number
    497811404185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,482 miles (+3,695)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,482 miles
    Test number
    266305403432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,787 miles (+8,022)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,787 miles
    Test number
    317603862206
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  22. Pass37,765 miles (+8,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,765 miles
    Test number
    907380871265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass29,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,125 miles
    Test number
    702563260261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 LYB

Does T15 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 LYB is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 LYB?
The MOT on T15 LYB is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 LYB done?
T15 LYB was recorded at 153,161 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 8,009 miles a year.
Has T15 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 LYB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T15 LYB 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 T15 LYB find?
T15 LYB passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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