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BMW 123

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 SZWMOT history

LB08 SZW is a black diesel BMW 123 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
142,750 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
123
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SZW was last recorded at 142,750 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 7,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,702 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,048 miles
Average per year
7,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,750 miles
  • 2025 – 135,702 miles
  • 2024 – 128,592 miles
  • 2023 – 119,152 miles
  • 2022 – 107,164 miles
  • 2021 – 96,826 miles
  • 2020 – 89,707 miles
  • 2019 – 84,761 miles
  • 2018 – 80,648 miles
  • 2017 – 75,069 miles
  • 2016 – 69,422 miles
  • 2015 – 59,144 miles
  • 2014 – 52,613 miles
  • 2013 – 43,386 miles
  • 2012 – 36,385 miles
  • 2011 – 28,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,750 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    142,750 miles
    Test number
    224024643416
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,750 miles (+7,048)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,750 miles
    Test number
    711630849173
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,702 miles (+7,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,702 miles
    Test number
    876362826064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,592 miles (+9,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,592 miles
    Test number
    162506770248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,152 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    371340547295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail119,152 miles (+11,988)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    738118792365
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass107,164 miles (+10,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,164 miles
    Test number
    623824666667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,826 miles (+7,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,826 miles
    Test number
    618731730839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass89,707 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    961747446851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,761 miles (+4,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,761 miles
    Test number
    885613198591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,648 miles (+5,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,648 miles
    Test number
    882263717314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass75,069 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,069 miles
    Test number
    309688906337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail75,068 miles (+5,646)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    144752558920
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass69,422 miles (+10,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,422 miles
    Test number
    690429377610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySERVICE OVERDUE ON DASH

  15. Pass59,144 miles (+6,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,144 miles
    Test number
    579426139318
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass52,613 miles (+9,227)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,613 miles
    Test number
    109767274258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    305226173430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail43,386 miles (+7,001)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    439835773216
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,385 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,385 miles
    Test number
    616896972271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,368 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,368 miles
    Test number
    835628522258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,067 miles (+7,375)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,067 miles
    Test number
    367053952114
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage front number plate.
    • NoteDamage offside rear lamp lens.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low outer edge.
    • NoteStone cuts tyre treads.

  22. Pass28,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,692 miles
    Test number
    929733451139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 SZW

Does LB08 SZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SZW is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SZW?
The MOT on LB08 SZW is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 SZW done?
LB08 SZW was recorded at 142,750 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,471 miles a year.
Has LB08 SZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SZW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 SZW 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 SZW find?
LB08 SZW passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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