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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LC08 OBUMOT history

LC08 OBU is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,610 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 OBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 OBU was last recorded at 122,610 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 8,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,301 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8,309 miles
Average per year
6,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,610 miles
  • 2024 – 114,301 miles
  • 2023 – 112,739 miles
  • 2022 – 112,730 miles
  • 2020 – 93,727 miles
  • 2019 – 89,187 miles
  • 2018 – 84,554 miles
  • 2017 – 79,308 miles
  • 2016 – 72,441 miles
  • 2015 – 64,329 miles
  • 2014 – 55,677 miles
  • 2013 – 45,408 miles
  • 2012 – 39,504 miles
  • 2011 – 29,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,610 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,610 miles (+8,309)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,610 miles
    Test number
    487413975404
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass114,301 miles (+1,562)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,301 miles
    Test number
    448849797387
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass112,739 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,739 miles
    Test number
    757470156426
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and near side front wheels appear to have incorrect wheel bolts fitted.
  4. Fail112,739 miles (+9)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,739 miles
    Test number
    545943773612
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and near side front wheels appear to have incorrect wheel bolts fitted.
  5. Fail112,730 miles (+14,682)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,730 miles
    Test number
    242042999173
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Damaged manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35R18 88Y Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pads wearing thin and has a slight imbalance / lag in performance
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leaks from injector seals
  6. Pass98,048 miles (+4,321)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,048 miles
    Test number
    893087395910
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both front tyres worn on edge (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass93,727 miles (+4,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,727 miles
    Test number
    378096904761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryT P M S on
  8. Pass89,187 miles (+4,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,187 miles
    Test number
    785141673833
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edge
  9. Pass84,554 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,554 miles
    Test number
    481867164735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    782594160767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,308 miles (+6,867)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    778348340433
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre run flat light on
  12. Pass72,441 miles (+8,112)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    685507831980
    • AdvisoryBrake imbalance noted at front axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
  13. Pass64,329 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,329 miles
    Test number
    828340965193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail64,329 miles (+8,652)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,329 miles
    Test number
    299179755433
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass55,677 miles (+10,269)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,677 miles
    Test number
    126336354157
    • Note3 x chip/crack on windscreen
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing
  16. Pass45,408 miles (+5,904)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,408 miles
    Test number
    705979543159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCracking in tread of front tyres.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass39,504 miles (+10,322)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,504 miles
    Test number
    396522732120
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass29,182 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,182 miles
    Test number
    516904201129
    • NoteO/S Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Questions about LC08 OBU

Does LC08 OBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 OBU is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 OBU?
The MOT on LC08 OBU is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 OBU done?
LC08 OBU was recorded at 122,610 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,103 miles a year.
Has LC08 OBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 OBU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LC08 OBU 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 LC08 OBU find?
LC08 OBU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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