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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 LVUMOT history

LB05 LVU is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 165,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
165,046 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LVU
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
22 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LVU was last recorded at 165,046 miles on 10 May 2022, 1,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2011: 117,721 miles, lower than 117,788 miles on 5 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,487 miles · 28 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
1,559 miles
Average per year
6,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,046 miles
  • 2019 – 163,487 miles
  • 2018 – 159,595 miles
  • 2017 – 147,249 miles
  • 2016 – 138,733 miles
  • 2015 – 135,524 miles
  • 2013 – 132,139 miles
  • 2012 – 129,416 miles
  • 2011 – 117,721 miles
  • 2010 – 106,475 miles
  • 2009 – 97,340 miles
  • 2008 – 77,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,046 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,046 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    165,046 miles
    Test number
    581238975185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,487 miles (+3,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    163,487 miles
    Test number
    171711454171
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,595 miles (+12,346)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    159,595 miles
    Test number
    366187988044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,249 miles (+8,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,249 miles
    Test number
    184326267904
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  5. Pass138,733 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    138,733 miles
    Test number
    371976152580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    135,524 miles
    Test number
    397137749662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,524 miles (+3,385)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,524 miles
    Test number
    162671223749
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass132,139 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,139 miles
    Test number
    118833813325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,416 miles (+11,695)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    129,416 miles
    Test number
    699854412307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,721 miles (-67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    117,721 miles
    Test number
    667719871284
    • 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)

  11. Fail117,788 miles (+11,313)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,788 miles
    Test number
    559628771255
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  12. Pass106,475 miles (+9,135)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    106,475 miles
    Test number
    330436330210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,340 miles (+20,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,340 miles
    Test number
    114772029292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass77,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,031 miles
    Test number
    200708098459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail77,031 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,031 miles
    Test number
    400708698112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB05 LVU

Does LB05 LVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 LVU expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LVU?
The MOT on LB05 LVU expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 LVU done?
LB05 LVU was recorded at 165,046 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 6,371 miles a year.
Has LB05 LVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LVU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on LB05 LVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 LVU find?
LB05 LVU passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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