
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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.
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.
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
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))
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
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
Pass84,554 miles (+5,246)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 84,554 miles
- Test number
- 481867164735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 79,308 miles
- Test number
- 782594160767
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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