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BMW 1 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB09 LOWMOT history

LB09 LOW is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 15 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
180,082 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 LOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 LOW was last recorded at 180,082 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 5,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
174,544 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,538 miles
Average per year
12,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,082 miles
  • 2025 – 174,544 miles
  • 2024 – 160,482 miles
  • 2023 – 150,214 miles
  • 2022 – 132,737 miles
  • 2021 – 120,714 miles
  • 2019 – 106,741 miles
  • 2017 – 87,033 miles
  • 2016 – 42,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,082 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2017

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,082 miles (+5,538)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    180,082 miles
    Test number
    612369363072
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass174,544 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    174,544 miles
    Test number
    384828627451
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack.. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail174,543 miles (+14,061)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,543 miles
    Test number
    240827298794
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,482 miles
    Test number
    563712410610
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail160,480 miles (+10,266)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,480 miles
    Test number
    971590833740
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,214 miles
    Test number
    870313894270
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail150,212 miles (+6,663)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,212 miles
    Test number
    526705233098
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass143,549 miles (+10,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,549 miles
    Test number
    638463667232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass132,737 miles (+12,023)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,737 miles
    Test number
    677159981281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,714 miles (+13,973)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,714 miles
    Test number
    257037232726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,741 miles (+19,708)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,741 miles
    Test number
    659666188335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,033 miles (+19,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,033 miles
    Test number
    484313203062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass67,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,363 miles
    Test number
    977007304311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,363 miles (+24,526)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,363 miles
    Test number
    804232247918
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass42,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,837 miles
    Test number
    545814976465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,837 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,837 miles
    Test number
    220751407279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LB09 LOW

Does LB09 LOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 LOW is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 LOW?
The MOT on LB09 LOW is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 LOW done?
LB09 LOW was recorded at 180,082 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 12,960 miles a year.
Has LB09 LOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 LOW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB09 LOW 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 LB09 LOW find?
LB09 LOW passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear nail in tyre.

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