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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 GBVMOT history

LB05 GBV is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,428 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 GBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 GBV was last recorded at 139,428 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,450 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,978 miles
Average per year
4,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,428 miles
  • 2025 – 133,450 miles
  • 2024 – 128,358 miles
  • 2023 – 123,900 miles
  • 2022 – 121,046 miles
  • 2021 – 121,010 miles
  • 2019 – 119,732 miles
  • 2018 – 119,281 miles
  • 2017 – 117,731 miles
  • 2016 – 116,796 miles
  • 2015 – 113,852 miles
  • 2014 – 110,990 miles
  • 2013 – 107,599 miles
  • 2012 – 103,077 miles
  • 2011 – 92,551 miles
  • 2010 – 77,421 miles
  • 2009 – 64,488 miles
  • 2008 – 52,973 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,428 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • General age related corrosion to underside of vehicle components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,428 miles (+5,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,428 miles
    Test number
    859751316517
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

  2. Pass133,450 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,450 miles
    Test number
    421599974325
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion to underside of vehicle components

  3. Fail133,439 miles (+5,081)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,439 miles
    Test number
    166915118512
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion to underside of vehicle components

  4. Pass128,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,358 miles
    Test number
    521213675075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

  5. Fail128,358 miles (+4,458)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,358 miles
    Test number
    811353240407
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

  6. Pass123,900 miles (+2,854)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,900 miles
    Test number
    449672797140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,046 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,046 miles
    Test number
    916641838211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,010 miles (+1,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,010 miles
    Test number
    135476924760
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass119,732 miles (+451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,732 miles
    Test number
    718548784048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass119,281 miles (+1,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,281 miles
    Test number
    738639676614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

  11. Pass117,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,731 miles
    Test number
    892649708410
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail117,731 miles (+935)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,731 miles
    Test number
    874570912685
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass116,796 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,796 miles
    Test number
    831028904247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,787 miles (+2,935)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,787 miles
    Test number
    972940926453
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail113,852 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,852 miles
    Test number
    129284805199
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges.

  16. Pass113,852 miles (+2,862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,852 miles
    Test number
    855894405190
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges.

  17. Pass110,990 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,990 miles
    Test number
    218195204455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,599 miles (+4,522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,599 miles
    Test number
    759287373061
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low om outer edge.

  19. Pass103,077 miles (+10,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,077 miles
    Test number
    958188462061
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

  20. Pass92,551 miles (+15,130)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,551 miles
    Test number
    158496061411
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

  21. Pass77,421 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,421 miles
    Test number
    302978750070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail77,421 miles (+12,933)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,421 miles
    Test number
    704198350030
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass64,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    102796229466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,488 miles (+11,515)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    552196029065
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  25. Pass52,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,973 miles
    Test number
    450785318100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB05 GBV

Does LB05 GBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 GBV is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 GBV?
The MOT on LB05 GBV is valid until 16 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 GBV done?
LB05 GBV was recorded at 139,428 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,834 miles a year.
Has LB05 GBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 GBV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 GBV 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 GBV find?
LB05 GBV passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: general age related corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components.

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