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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T555 LJJMOT history

T555 LJJ is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 6 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2025
Mileage
166,547 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 LJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 LJJ was last recorded at 166,547 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 4,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,294 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,253 miles
Average per year
8,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,547 miles
  • 2023 – 162,294 miles
  • 2022 – 157,814 miles
  • 2021 – 152,080 miles
  • 2020 – 149,219 miles
  • 2019 – 143,972 miles
  • 2018 – 136,768 miles
  • 2017 – 125,732 miles
  • 2016 – 114,187 miles
  • 2015 – 101,505 miles
  • 2014 – 87,540 miles
  • 2013 – 78,212 miles
  • 2012 – 63,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,547 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,547 miles (+4,253)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,547 miles
    Test number
    885882852431
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded

  2. Pass162,294 miles (+4,480)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,294 miles
    Test number
    694417135611
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass157,814 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,814 miles
    Test number
    885688325843
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail157,814 miles (+5,734)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,814 miles
    Test number
    809634423166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass152,080 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,080 miles
    Test number
    263706505143
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail152,079 miles (+2,860)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,079 miles
    Test number
    709052551767
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass149,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,219 miles
    Test number
    144815791260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail149,219 miles (+5,247)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,219 miles
    Test number
    129936448565
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass143,972 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    143,972 miles
    Test number
    160402196669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  10. Fail143,941 miles (+7,173)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,941 miles
    Test number
    651531159846
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  11. Pass136,768 miles (+11,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    136,768 miles
    Test number
    386485742827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine/under/sill covers

  12. Pass125,732 miles (+11,545)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,732 miles
    Test number
    318450635089
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box rubber mount split
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass114,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,187 miles
    Test number
    826694056433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on edges 205/50/17

  14. Fail114,187 miles (+12,682)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,187 miles
    Test number
    614326067629
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp staying on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel getting high
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and nail in tread 205/50/17
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and liped

  15. Pass101,505 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,505 miles
    Test number
    507633241175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever (reserve travel)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  16. Fail101,472 miles (+13,932)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,472 miles
    Test number
    212321770386
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever (reserve travel)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  17. Pass87,540 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,540 miles
    Test number
    596656544251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,531 miles (+9,319)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    576902034275
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass78,212 miles (+15,040)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,212 miles
    Test number
    336451143219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,172 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,172 miles
    Test number
    247726282088
    • 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)
    • NoteOil on min

Questions about T555 LJJ

Does T555 LJJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T555 LJJ expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T555 LJJ?
The MOT on T555 LJJ expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T555 LJJ done?
T555 LJJ was recorded at 166,547 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 8,233 miles a year.
Has T555 LJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 LJJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T555 LJJ 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 T555 LJJ find?
T555 LJJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 9 more.

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