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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB54 ZMUMOT history

LB54 ZMU is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 12 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
150,407 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ZMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 ZMU was last recorded at 150,407 miles on 19 Aug 2023, 2,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,961 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,446 miles
Average per year
6,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,407 miles
  • 2022 – 147,961 miles
  • 2021 – 146,114 miles
  • 2020 – 144,558 miles
  • 2019 – 130,560 miles
  • 2018 – 110,379 miles
  • 2016 – 101,862 miles
  • 2015 – 89,175 miles
  • 2014 – 84,276 miles
  • 2013 – 78,690 miles
  • 2012 – 71,402 miles
  • 2011 – 66,175 miles
  • 2010 – 62,657 miles
  • 2009 – 56,808 miles
  • 2008 – 49,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,407 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,407 miles (+2,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,407 miles
    Test number
    722531157034
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,961 miles (+1,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,961 miles
    Test number
    777783604113
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,114 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,114 miles
    Test number
    911508361703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,111 miles (+1,553)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,111 miles
    Test number
    197587412046
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass144,558 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,558 miles
    Test number
    640496384736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail144,555 miles (+13,995)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,555 miles
    Test number
    567093205168
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,560 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,560 miles
    Test number
    829350307449
    • MinorNearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,560 miles (+20,181)2 dangerous2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,560 miles
    Test number
    857132781871
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,379 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,379 miles
    Test number
    370667120886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail110,378 miles (+8,516)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,378 miles
    Test number
    510639493644
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass101,862 miles (+12,687)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,862 miles
    Test number
    277164345317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,175 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,175 miles
    Test number
    147852925168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,276 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,276 miles
    Test number
    979093114188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,266 miles (+5,576)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,266 miles
    Test number
    749282714132
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass78,690 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,690 miles
    Test number
    935949683000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,402 miles (+5,227)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    778417392080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass66,175 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,175 miles
    Test number
    685915451048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,657 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,657 miles
    Test number
    233853960014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,808 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    692784549075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    141195268478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 ZMU

Does LB54 ZMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 ZMU expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ZMU?
The MOT on LB54 ZMU expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 ZMU done?
LB54 ZMU was recorded at 150,407 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2023, an average of 6,526 miles a year.
Has LB54 ZMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ZMU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB54 ZMU 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 LB54 ZMU find?
LB54 ZMU passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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