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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 LZJMOT history

LB09 LZJ is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 26 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 197,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
197,985 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 LZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 LZJ was last recorded at 197,985 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 6,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,480 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,505 miles
Average per year
9,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,985 miles
  • 2025 – 191,480 miles
  • 2024 – 185,809 miles
  • 2023 – 178,679 miles
  • 2022 – 171,335 miles
  • 2021 – 164,781 miles
  • 2019 – 154,551 miles
  • 2018 – 150,422 miles
  • 2017 – 140,737 miles
  • 2016 – 126,692 miles
  • 2015 – 109,811 miles
  • 2014 – 96,053 miles
  • 2013 – 79,826 miles
  • 2012 – 63,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,985 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass is cracked

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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Limiter fitted unable to carry out emissions test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,985 miles (+6,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    197,985 miles
    Test number
    247761820667
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass is cracked

  2. Pass191,480 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,480 miles
    Test number
    171524600657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,809 miles (+7,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    185,809 miles
    Test number
    909851414896
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,679 miles (+7,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    178,679 miles
    Test number
    271868046123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  5. Pass171,335 miles (+6,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    171,335 miles
    Test number
    167138302485
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass164,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    164,781 miles
    Test number
    646107307077
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail164,781 miles (+10,230)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,781 miles
    Test number
    464224460868
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass154,551 miles (+4,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,551 miles
    Test number
    267486230318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass150,422 miles (+9,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    150,422 miles
    Test number
    610718853142
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass140,737 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,737 miles
    Test number
    351523256220
    • AdvisoryLimiter fitted unable to carry out emissions test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail140,732 miles (+14,040)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,732 miles
    Test number
    607025441092
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryLimiter fitted unable to carry out emissions test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass126,692 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,692 miles
    Test number
    797287648211
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail126,692 miles (+16,881)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,692 miles
    Test number
    824426133070
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass109,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,811 miles
    Test number
    466314075132
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail109,811 miles (+13,758)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,811 miles
    Test number
    315323875153
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass96,053 miles (+16,227)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,053 miles
    Test number
    689885674159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WORN

  17. Pass79,826 miles (+16,777)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    437177173110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    585637102289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 LZJ

Does LB09 LZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 LZJ is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 LZJ?
The MOT on LB09 LZJ is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 LZJ done?
LB09 LZJ was recorded at 197,985 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 9,679 miles a year.
Has LB09 LZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 LZJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LB09 LZJ 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 LZJ find?
LB09 LZJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside mirror glass is cracked.

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