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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB13 BZUMOT history

LB13 BZU is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 9 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,594 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 BZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 BZU was last recorded at 117,594 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 8,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2022: 84,762 miles, lower than 85,762 miles on 4 Mar 2022.

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
109,428 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,166 miles
Average per year
8,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,594 miles
  • 2025 – 109,428 miles
  • 2024 – 101,296 miles
  • 2023 – 93,795 miles
  • 2022 – 84,762 miles
  • 2021 – 79,797 miles
  • 2020 – 69,834 miles
  • 2019 – 66,602 miles
  • 2018 – 56,378 miles
  • 2017 – 46,252 miles
  • 2016 – 35,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,594 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside daytime running light not working

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 both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,594 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,594 miles
    Test number
    134421743304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside daytime running light not working

  2. Fail117,594 miles (+8,166)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,594 miles
    Test number
    170058742024
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 245/35/zr18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside daytime running light not working

  3. Pass109,428 miles (+8,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,428 miles
    Test number
    601191463726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,296 miles (+7,501)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,296 miles
    Test number
    703178809683
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,795 miles (+9,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,795 miles
    Test number
    381080584984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads just legal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads just legal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass84,762 miles (-1,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    655679919993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,762 miles (+5,965)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,762 miles
    Test number
    331311615369
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    319588103790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,797 miles (+9,963)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,797 miles
    Test number
    304737627287
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass69,834 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    69,834 miles
    Test number
    545740223893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    481152443253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,602 miles (+10,224)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    425938224188
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass56,378 miles (+10,126)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,378 miles
    Test number
    418540058472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,252 miles (+10,648)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,252 miles
    Test number
    913660206511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,604 miles
    Test number
    987546290028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,604 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,604 miles
    Test number
    501946321601
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB13 BZU

Does LB13 BZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 BZU is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 BZU?
The MOT on LB13 BZU is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 BZU done?
LB13 BZU was recorded at 117,594 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 8,603 miles a year.
Has LB13 BZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 BZU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB13 BZU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB13 BZU find?
LB13 BZU passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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