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BMW 120

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 TZMMOT history

LB08 TZM is a blue petrol BMW 120 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 56,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,784 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TZM was last recorded at 56,784 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,067 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
717 miles
Average per year
2,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,784 miles
  • 2024 – 56,067 miles
  • 2023 – 54,785 miles
  • 2022 – 53,572 miles
  • 2021 – 52,505 miles
  • 2020 – 49,976 miles
  • 2019 – 47,830 miles
  • 2018 – 43,450 miles
  • 2017 – 39,099 miles
  • 2016 – 34,111 miles
  • 2015 – 30,131 miles
  • 2014 – 25,354 miles
  • 2013 – 22,659 miles
  • 2012 – 19,937 miles
  • 2011 – 16,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,784 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,784 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,784 miles
    Test number
    576261353668
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail56,784 miles (+717)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,784 miles
    Test number
    180519270926
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass56,067 miles (+1,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    56,067 miles
    Test number
    449127244139
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass54,785 miles (+1,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    443986150316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass53,572 miles (+1,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    817717019483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slight play at the top mounting

  6. Pass52,505 miles (+2,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    853144683673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively botgh (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass49,976 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,976 miles
    Test number
    615868183291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,830 miles
    Test number
    334834580598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail47,830 miles (+4,380)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,830 miles
    Test number
    369019352905
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass43,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    206069108404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,450 miles (+4,351)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,450 miles
    Test number
    165931188886
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass39,099 miles (+4,988)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    39,099 miles
    Test number
    698943317220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass34,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    404955559480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,111 miles (+3,980)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    841366598516
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass30,131 miles (+4,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,131 miles
    Test number
    126642653397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass25,354 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,354 miles
    Test number
    117358554209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,659 miles (+2,722)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    22,659 miles
    Test number
    636161233371
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass19,937 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,937 miles
    Test number
    768674052203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,755 miles
    Test number
    678551471183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 TZM

Does LB08 TZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 TZM is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TZM?
The MOT on LB08 TZM is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 TZM done?
LB08 TZM was recorded at 56,784 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,780 miles a year.
Has LB08 TZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TZM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 TZM 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 TZM find?
LB08 TZM passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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