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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 WCAMOT history

LB08 WCA is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
153,152 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 WCA
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 WCA was last recorded at 153,152 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,342 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,810 miles
Average per year
9,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,152 miles
  • 2025 – 149,342 miles
  • 2024 – 141,217 miles
  • 2023 – 134,567 miles
  • 2022 – 123,120 miles
  • 2021 – 116,862 miles
  • 2020 – 104,167 miles
  • 2019 – 98,701 miles
  • 2018 – 94,205 miles
  • 2017 – 89,356 miles
  • 2016 – 79,297 miles
  • 2015 – 69,230 miles
  • 2014 – 57,604 miles
  • 2013 – 43,615 miles
  • 2012 – 27,504 miles
  • 2011 – 15,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,152 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryONLY TWO BELTS IN REARRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off temporarily secured with tape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,152 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    153,152 miles
    Test number
    578137036970
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryONLY TWO BELTS IN REAR
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail153,152 miles (+3,810)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,152 miles
    Test number
    537464338139
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play LOCKING NUT LOOSE (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryONLY TWO BELTS IN REAR
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,342 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,342 miles
    Test number
    893603079238
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryONLY TWO BELTS IN REAR
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail149,342 miles (+8,125)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,342 miles
    Test number
    867356833568
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryONLY TWO BELTS IN REAR
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass141,217 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,217 miles
    Test number
    590536554068
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off temporarily secured with tape (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

  6. Fail141,215 miles (+6,648)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,215 miles
    Test number
    203657161603
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip and main beam bulbs LED (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip and main beam bulbs LED (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off temporarily secured with tape (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

  7. Pass134,567 miles (+11,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,567 miles
    Test number
    959909082423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,120 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,120 miles
    Test number
    502047542096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,862 miles (+12,695)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,862 miles
    Test number
    956786765245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass104,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,167 miles
    Test number
    533000143553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,167 miles (+5,466)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,167 miles
    Test number
    874104503321
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,701 miles (+4,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,701 miles
    Test number
    697488834708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass94,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,205 miles
    Test number
    632589684076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,205 miles (+4,849)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,205 miles
    Test number
    976533327652
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass89,356 miles (+10,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,356 miles
    Test number
    142745617566
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass79,297 miles (+10,067)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    710294872686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,230 miles (+11,626)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,230 miles
    Test number
    465985395129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,604 miles
    Test number
    576563794134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,604 miles (+13,989)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,604 miles
    Test number
    655673694111
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass43,615 miles (+16,111)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,615 miles
    Test number
    326224693106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,504 miles (+12,456)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,504 miles
    Test number
    239655892135
    • NoteOffside brake pad warning wire insecure
    • NoteOffside jacking pad missing

  22. Pass15,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,048 miles
    Test number
    845586991148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,048 miles (+6)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,048 miles
    Test number
    408774891185
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear Disc's worn and lipped to excess.

  24. Fail15,042 miles (+6)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,042 miles
    Test number
    615683091159
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail15,036 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,036 miles
    Test number
    559425781141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs becoming rusty

Questions about LB08 WCA

Does LB08 WCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 WCA is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 WCA?
The MOT on LB08 WCA is valid until 4 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 WCA done?
LB08 WCA was recorded at 153,152 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 9,054 miles a year.
Has LB08 WCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 WCA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 WCA 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 WCA find?
LB08 WCA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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