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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 BVWMOT history

LB08 BVW is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 3 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2026
Mileage
153,160 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 BVW was last recorded at 153,160 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,154 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,160 miles
  • 2025 – 153,154 miles
  • 2024 – 151,812 miles
  • 2022 – 149,786 miles
  • 2021 – 146,274 miles
  • 2020 – 144,038 miles
  • 2019 – 138,934 miles
  • 2018 – 135,199 miles
  • 2017 – 123,740 miles
  • 2016 – 114,032 miles
  • 2015 – 109,085 miles
  • 2014 – 103,768 miles
  • 2013 – 91,979 miles
  • 2012 – 72,883 miles
  • 2011 – 54,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,160 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS/speed sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear rota flex split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail153,160 miles (+6)4 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,160 miles
    Test number
    618152832286
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS/speed sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,154 miles (+1,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    153,154 miles
    Test number
    903958350264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass151,812 miles (+2,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,812 miles
    Test number
    337736845082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,786 miles (+3,512)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    149,786 miles
    Test number
    196262012702
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass146,274 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,274 miles
    Test number
    777661843168
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rota flex split

  6. Fail146,274 miles (+2,236)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,274 miles
    Test number
    636234119829
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rota flex split

  7. Pass144,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,038 miles
    Test number
    549278365340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,038 miles (+5,104)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,038 miles
    Test number
    608252423785
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,934 miles (+3,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,934 miles
    Test number
    836068273038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    678366026523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,199 miles (+11,459)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    951395675583
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass123,740 miles (+9,708)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,740 miles
    Test number
    399855381278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,032 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,032 miles
    Test number
    806924324864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,085 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,085 miles
    Test number
    848393165188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,768 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,768 miles
    Test number
    385761364153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,763 miles (+11,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,763 miles
    Test number
    227400864142
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass91,979 miles (+19,096)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,979 miles
    Test number
    715781643150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  18. Pass72,883 miles (+18,736)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,883 miles
    Test number
    238332752465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,147 miles
    Test number
    345634751189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 BVW

Does LB08 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 BVW expired on 26 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BVW?
The MOT on LB08 BVW expired on 26 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 BVW done?
LB08 BVW was recorded at 153,160 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 6,599 miles a year.
Has LB08 BVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BVW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 BVW 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 BVW find?
LB08 BVW failed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 4 major defects, 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; offside front road wheel fixing missing; offside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 8 more.

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