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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 BKJMOT history

LB08 BKJ is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 25 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
125,050 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BKJ was last recorded at 125,050 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,983 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
6,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,050 miles
  • 2024 – 116,107 miles
  • 2023 – 107,223 miles
  • 2022 – 102,280 miles
  • 2021 – 97,037 miles
  • 2020 – 91,208 miles
  • 2019 – 82,869 miles
  • 2018 – 77,541 miles
  • 2017 – 72,703 miles
  • 2016 – 68,973 miles
  • 2015 – 65,610 miles
  • 2014 – 58,405 miles
  • 2013 – 48,166 miles
  • 2012 – 38,703 miles
  • 2011 – 29,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,050 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,050 miles (+67)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,050 miles
    Test number
    754548869864
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe corroded

  2. Fail124,983 miles (+8,876)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,983 miles
    Test number
    697347400875
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe corroded

  3. Pass116,107 miles (+8,884)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,107 miles
    Test number
    789023596032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,223 miles (+4,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,223 miles
    Test number
    705550731557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass102,280 miles (+5,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,280 miles
    Test number
    106918420856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,037 miles (+5,829)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    97,037 miles
    Test number
    414798126633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    91,208 miles
    Test number
    459204966920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,204 miles (+8,335)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,204 miles
    Test number
    782779821001
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,869 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    82,869 miles
    Test number
    216829467357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,541 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,541 miles
    Test number
    347382477227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  11. Fail77,507 miles (+4,804)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,507 miles
    Test number
    793829485014
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Pass72,703 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,703 miles
    Test number
    431588491814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,973 miles (+3,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,973 miles
    Test number
    417523621487
    • AdvisoryNail n/s front tyre

  14. Pass65,610 miles (+7,205)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,610 miles
    Test number
    316179055159
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass58,405 miles (+10,239)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,405 miles
    Test number
    926376254129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,166 miles (+9,463)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,166 miles
    Test number
    209693193471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,703 miles (+9,667)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,703 miles
    Test number
    217434992133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,036 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,036 miles
    Test number
    649035631229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,623 miles
    Test number
    818203731139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 BKJ

Does LB08 BKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 BKJ is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BKJ?
The MOT on LB08 BKJ is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 BKJ done?
LB08 BKJ was recorded at 125,050 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 6,683 miles a year.
Has LB08 BKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BKJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 BKJ 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 LB08 BKJ find?
LB08 BKJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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