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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 SZYMOT history

LB08 SZY is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 73,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,824 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SZY
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
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SZY was last recorded at 73,824 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 6,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,901 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,923 miles
Average per year
3,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,824 miles
  • 2025 – 66,901 miles
  • 2024 – 62,392 miles
  • 2023 – 57,813 miles
  • 2022 – 54,405 miles
  • 2021 – 50,532 miles
  • 2020 – 46,964 miles
  • 2016 – 46,189 miles
  • 2015 – 41,149 miles
  • 2014 – 35,072 miles
  • 2013 – 28,893 miles
  • 2012 – 24,039 miles
  • 2011 – 17,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,824 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,824 miles (+6,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,824 miles
    Test number
    172110610135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass66,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,901 miles
    Test number
    726287224444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail66,901 miles (+4,509)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,901 miles
    Test number
    516187137203
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass62,392 miles (+4,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,392 miles
    Test number
    607069659475
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass57,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,813 miles
    Test number
    367156794011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail57,813 miles (+3,408)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,813 miles
    Test number
    765111007266
    • MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass54,405 miles (+3,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,405 miles
    Test number
    683240183184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass50,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    824826158299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail50,532 miles (+3,568)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    626212248959
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass46,964 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,964 miles
    Test number
    936804642778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail46,964 miles (+775)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,964 miles
    Test number
    696631138063
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass46,189 miles (+5,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,189 miles
    Test number
    613503788658
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass41,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,149 miles
    Test number
    706762785073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail41,149 miles (+6,077)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,149 miles
    Test number
    988912585010
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass35,072 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,072 miles
    Test number
    619557374065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,893 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,893 miles
    Test number
    686143663094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,039 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,039 miles
    Test number
    119760862028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,464 miles
    Test number
    796620181060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 SZY

Does LB08 SZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SZY is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SZY?
The MOT on LB08 SZY is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 SZY done?
LB08 SZY was recorded at 73,824 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,622 miles a year.
Has LB08 SZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SZY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 SZY 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 SZY find?
LB08 SZY passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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