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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB10 MLEMOT history

LB10 MLE is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 24 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 190,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
190,554 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 MLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 MLE was last recorded at 190,554 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2022: 113,938 miles, lower than 122,840 miles on 8 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,538 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
12,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,554 miles
  • 2025 – 167,123 miles
  • 2024 – 142,933 miles
  • 2023 – 121,205 miles
  • 2022 – 113,938 miles
  • 2021 – 122,840 miles
  • 2020 – 110,983 miles
  • 2019 – 108,877 miles
  • 2018 – 89,883 miles
  • 2017 – 70,979 miles
  • 2016 – 68,614 miles
  • 2015 – 59,197 miles
  • 2014 – 38,332 miles
  • 2013 – 27,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,554 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damagedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate insecureRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryStone chip outside of zone ARecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Exhaust system insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,554 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    190,554 miles
    Test number
    675749544744
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip outside of zone A

  2. Fail190,538 miles (+23,415)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,538 miles
    Test number
    477262318637
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip outside of zone A

  3. Pass167,123 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    167,123 miles
    Test number
    118484624932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,113 miles (+24,180)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,113 miles
    Test number
    459930442631
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,933 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,933 miles
    Test number
    632247224143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside/outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail142,929 miles (+21,724)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,929 miles
    Test number
    725832808681
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside/outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear drop link incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass121,205 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,205 miles
    Test number
    907910634186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail121,201 miles (+7,263)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,201 miles
    Test number
    655147455071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing missing on all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass113,938 miles (-8,902)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    694847644495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    122,840 miles
    Test number
    282021425974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail122,840 miles (+11,857)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,840 miles
    Test number
    917098165507
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass110,983 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,983 miles
    Test number
    258573509114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,877 miles (+18,994)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,877 miles
    Test number
    724913992509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,883 miles (+18,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,883 miles
    Test number
    137776832408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass70,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,979 miles
    Test number
    768830653059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,979 miles (+2,365)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,979 miles
    Test number
    781523956158
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,614 miles (+9,417)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,614 miles
    Test number
    585275815086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,197 miles (+20,865)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,197 miles
    Test number
    188521115271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,332 miles (+11,148)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,332 miles
    Test number
    265076124438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,184 miles
    Test number
    136320233102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB10 MLE

Does LB10 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB10 MLE is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB10 MLE?
The MOT on LB10 MLE is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB10 MLE done?
LB10 MLE was recorded at 190,554 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 12,637 miles a year.
Has LB10 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 MLE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB10 MLE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB10 MLE find?
LB10 MLE passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly twisted; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's; nearside rear light lens damaged, and 3 more.

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