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BMW 120

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB57 GWLMOT history

LB57 GWL is a blue petrol BMW 120 first used on 8 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 113,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,846 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 GWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 GWL was last recorded at 113,846 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,844 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,846 miles
  • 2024 – 104,480 miles
  • 2023 – 94,747 miles
  • 2022 – 86,839 miles
  • 2021 – 79,761 miles
  • 2020 – 73,689 miles
  • 2019 – 69,271 miles
  • 2018 – 62,565 miles
  • 2017 – 57,546 miles
  • 2016 – 48,761 miles
  • 2015 – 45,705 miles
  • 2014 – 38,056 miles
  • 2013 – 34,688 miles
  • 2012 – 25,224 miles
  • 2011 – 17,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,846 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective corroded off pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge, worn close to exposing cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,846 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,846 miles
    Test number
    242115950063
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective corroded off pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Fail113,844 miles (+9,364)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,844 miles
    Test number
    588989629169
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view image is distorted due to plastic lens distortion (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective corroded off pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass104,480 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,480 miles
    Test number
    304630672238
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge, worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail104,467 miles (+9,720)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,467 miles
    Test number
    429092217880
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge, worn close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass94,747 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    902084760525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,747 miles (+7,908)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    592071000068
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,839 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,839 miles
    Test number
    500564461304
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail86,838 miles (+7,077)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,838 miles
    Test number
    786864776340
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass79,761 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    986600662014
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail79,761 miles (+6,072)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    501901348513
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass73,689 miles (+4,418)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,689 miles
    Test number
    769296485415
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass69,271 miles (+6,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,271 miles
    Test number
    326465002961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass62,565 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,565 miles
    Test number
    713570293410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,546 miles
    Test number
    124402416341
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder cover's fitted

  15. Fail57,546 miles (+8,785)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,546 miles
    Test number
    290072691422
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder cover's fitted

  16. Pass48,761 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,761 miles
    Test number
    297146701052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,705 miles (+7,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,705 miles
    Test number
    486997973488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,056 miles (+3,368)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,056 miles
    Test number
    805898124342
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken.
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads appear to be low.

  19. Pass34,688 miles (+9,464)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,688 miles
    Test number
    458027243391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,224 miles (+7,901)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,224 miles
    Test number
    577969142392
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass17,323 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    17,323 miles
    Test number
    116194251334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,700 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,700 miles
    Test number
    896620011234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,556 miles
    Test number
    895016701078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 GWL

Does LB57 GWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 GWL is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 GWL?
The MOT on LB57 GWL is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 GWL done?
LB57 GWL was recorded at 113,846 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 6,786 miles a year.
Has LB57 GWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 GWL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 GWL 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 LB57 GWL find?
LB57 GWL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective corroded off pipe; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; steering column top bearing slightly worn.

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