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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 AKUMOT history

LD08 AKU is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
147,849 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 AKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 AKU was last recorded at 147,849 miles on 15 May 2024, 10,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,424 miles · 20 May 2023
Between the last two tests
10,425 miles
Average per year
9,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,849 miles
  • 2023 – 137,424 miles
  • 2022 – 131,097 miles
  • 2020 – 121,968 miles
  • 2019 – 110,638 miles
  • 2018 – 94,825 miles
  • 2017 – 84,631 miles
  • 2016 – 70,558 miles
  • 2015 – 55,718 miles
  • 2014 – 48,799 miles
  • 2013 – 37,069 miles
  • 2012 – 27,610 miles
  • 2011 – 18,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,849 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • 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 2023

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,849 miles (+10,425)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,849 miles
    Test number
    555528416089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass137,424 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,424 miles
    Test number
    650234976040
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail137,422 miles (+6,325)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,422 miles
    Test number
    559420921340
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,097 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    131,097 miles
    Test number
    710161734826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,096 miles (+15)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,096 miles
    Test number
    282505934657
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail131,081 miles (+9,113)1 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,081 miles
    Test number
    807514353914
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,968 miles (+11,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,968 miles
    Test number
    207494187853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  8. Pass110,638 miles (+441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,638 miles
    Test number
    683478119614
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system showing a fault

  9. Fail110,197 miles (+15,372)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,197 miles
    Test number
    218140583987
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    176955929038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,825 miles (+10,194)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    270208172302
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass84,631 miles (+14,073)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,631 miles
    Test number
    477463094233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,558 miles
    Test number
    880497578796
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  14. Fail70,558 miles (+14,840)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,558 miles
    Test number
    839718388072
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner of (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  15. Pass55,718 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,718 miles
    Test number
    778874705197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,799 miles (+11,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,799 miles
    Test number
    628422974000
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass37,069 miles (+9,459)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,069 miles
    Test number
    159087153023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,610 miles (+9,379)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,610 miles
    Test number
    569283052000
    • NoteFront wiper blades not in good condition

  19. Pass18,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,231 miles
    Test number
    966243061050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 AKU

Does LD08 AKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 AKU expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 AKU?
The MOT on LD08 AKU expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 AKU done?
LD08 AKU was recorded at 147,849 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 9,820 miles a year.
Has LD08 AKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 AKU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 AKU 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 LD08 AKU find?
LD08 AKU passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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