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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 FZNMOT history

LB05 FZN is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,834 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FZN was last recorded at 175,834 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 7,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,617 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,217 miles
Average per year
8,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,834 miles
  • 2025 – 168,617 miles
  • 2024 – 158,545 miles
  • 2023 – 144,254 miles
  • 2022 – 132,295 miles
  • 2021 – 121,420 miles
  • 2020 – 118,663 miles
  • 2019 – 114,070 miles
  • 2018 – 108,397 miles
  • 2017 – 102,985 miles
  • 2016 – 94,847 miles
  • 2015 – 86,235 miles
  • 2014 – 74,682 miles
  • 2013 – 68,075 miles
  • 2012 – 57,323 miles
  • 2011 – 38,772 miles
  • 2010 – 32,048 miles
  • 2009 – 27,797 miles
  • 2008 – 25,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,834 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,834 miles (+7,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,834 miles
    Test number
    798412812837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,617 miles (+10,072)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,617 miles
    Test number
    228117552360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,545 miles (+14,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,545 miles
    Test number
    404219696159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,254 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,254 miles
    Test number
    976723617460
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail144,254 miles (+11,959)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,254 miles
    Test number
    368199325527
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass132,295 miles (+10,875)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,295 miles
    Test number
    115693038341
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,420 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,420 miles
    Test number
    158608071132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,663 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,663 miles
    Test number
    252911474461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,070 miles (+5,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,070 miles
    Test number
    676521470004
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass108,397 miles (+5,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,397 miles
    Test number
    894811115404
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass102,985 miles (+8,138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,985 miles
    Test number
    582882057274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,847 miles (+8,612)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,847 miles
    Test number
    244656036316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    166036785444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,235 miles (+11,553)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    329166085080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    74,682 miles
    Test number
    288531864452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,682 miles (+6,607)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,682 miles
    Test number
    985921964146
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass68,075 miles (+10,752)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,075 miles
    Test number
    955190563113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,323 miles (+18,551)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,323 miles
    Test number
    907713752166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,772 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,772 miles
    Test number
    605339471145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,496 miles
    Test number
    546862181030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,496 miles (+5,448)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,496 miles
    Test number
    119492281461
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,048 miles (+4,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,048 miles
    Test number
    581537340088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,797 miles (+1,905)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,797 miles
    Test number
    671785279022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass25,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,892 miles
    Test number
    800432468119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FZN

Does LB05 FZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FZN is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FZN?
The MOT on LB05 FZN is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 FZN done?
LB05 FZN was recorded at 175,834 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 8,439 miles a year.
Has LB05 FZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FZN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 FZN 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 LB05 FZN find?
LB05 FZN passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom hub bush.

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