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BMW 120

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 YZJMOT history

LB57 YZJ is a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
160,250 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 YZJ was last recorded at 160,250 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,947 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
303 miles
Average per year
9,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,250 miles
  • 2024 – 152,805 miles
  • 2023 – 143,226 miles
  • 2022 – 136,024 miles
  • 2020 – 128,499 miles
  • 2019 – 115,094 miles
  • 2018 – 108,694 miles
  • 2017 – 105,587 miles
  • 2016 – 99,571 miles
  • 2015 – 91,975 miles
  • 2014 – 82,880 miles
  • 2013 – 72,526 miles
  • 2012 – 56,182 miles
  • 2011 – 29,549 miles
  • 2010 – 19,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,250 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,250 miles (+303)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    160,250 miles
    Test number
    752828810041
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail159,947 miles (+7,142)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,947 miles
    Test number
    838282262302
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively stretched flexi hoses not clipped to locators properly, causing twisting and stretching (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,805 miles (+9,579)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,805 miles
    Test number
    145198530839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,226 miles
    Test number
    588602128970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail143,226 miles (+7,202)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,226 miles
    Test number
    652285332147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,024 miles
    Test number
    751297758481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail136,022 miles (+7,523)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,022 miles
    Test number
    406037463689
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass128,499 miles (+13,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,499 miles
    Test number
    917214954880
    • AdvisoryFront 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,094 miles
    Test number
    766490112761
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail115,094 miles (+6,400)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,094 miles
    Test number
    363294820388
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass108,694 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,694 miles
    Test number
    575034092544
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn min 3mm, worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber bump stop and dust cover missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers slight streak and noisey.

  12. Fail108,694 miles (+3,107)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,694 miles
    Test number
    742508165880
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn min 3mm, worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ABS wire routed incorrectly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber bump stop and dust cover missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers slight streak and noisey.

  13. Pass105,587 miles (+6,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,587 miles
    Test number
    499354805106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass99,571 miles (+7,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,571 miles
    Test number
    955204301654
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass91,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,975 miles
    Test number
    829285619219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,975 miles (+9,095)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,975 miles
    Test number
    301859168339
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass82,880 miles (+10,354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,880 miles
    Test number
    556359444393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,526 miles (+16,344)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,526 miles
    Test number
    949111753329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,182 miles (+26,633)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,182 miles
    Test number
    498335852315
    • NoteFront wheels slightly buckled.
    • NoteRear tyre treads low,Front tyre edges low tread and bald.

  20. Pass29,549 miles (+9,573)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,549 miles
    Test number
    828430441338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,976 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,976 miles
    Test number
    823066830305
    • NoteN/S/R tyrte tread low 2mm.

Questions about LB57 YZJ

Does LB57 YZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 YZJ expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YZJ?
The MOT on LB57 YZJ expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 YZJ done?
LB57 YZJ was recorded at 160,250 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 9,849 miles a year.
Has LB57 YZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YZJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 YZJ 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 YZJ find?
LB57 YZJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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