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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 EAFMOT history

LD08 EAF is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 163,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
163,585 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EAF
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 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EAF was last recorded at 163,585 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,563 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
9,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,585 miles
  • 2021 – 160,982 miles
  • 2020 – 155,239 miles
  • 2019 – 153,120 miles
  • 2018 – 140,882 miles
  • 2017 – 133,474 miles
  • 2016 – 116,847 miles
  • 2015 – 105,144 miles
  • 2014 – 88,722 miles
  • 2013 – 78,024 miles
  • 2012 – 65,417 miles
  • 2011 – 51,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,585 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass163,585 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,585 miles
    Test number
    434425555863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corroded

  2. Fail163,563 miles (+2,581)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,563 miles
    Test number
    187209599404
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corroded

  3. Pass160,982 miles (+5,743)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,982 miles
    Test number
    350786747175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,239 miles (+2,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,239 miles
    Test number
    234965459261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass153,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    465179958710
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail153,120 miles (+12,238)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    585596247478
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass140,882 miles (+7,408)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    140,882 miles
    Test number
    999959175663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,474 miles
    Test number
    253459818555
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail133,474 miles (+16,627)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,474 miles
    Test number
    964720444448
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass116,847 miles (+11,703)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,847 miles
    Test number
    490507643778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,144 miles (+338)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    105,144 miles
    Test number
    748201094740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing casing insecure (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on dash
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad sensor has been cut
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner rack ends
    • AdvisoryRear silencer has temporary repair but is still secure

  12. Fail104,806 miles (+16,084)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,806 miles
    Test number
    345868107529
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Additional braking device insecure brake pad sensor (3.6.I.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner bush has excessive play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light
    • AdvisoryPlay in osf inner rack end
    • AdvisoryPuncture light on dash

  13. Pass88,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    88,722 miles
    Test number
    269516224290
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail88,722 miles (+10,698)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,722 miles
    Test number
    585055924230
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass78,024 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,024 miles
    Test number
    248542193123
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail78,024 miles (+12,607)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,024 miles
    Test number
    727051493103
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass65,417 miles (+13,941)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    65,417 miles
    Test number
    976441242054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,476 miles
    Test number
    265739711094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 EAF

Does LD08 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 EAF expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EAF?
The MOT on LD08 EAF expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 EAF done?
LD08 EAF was recorded at 163,585 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 9,572 miles a year.
Has LD08 EAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EAF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 EAF 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 EAF find?
LD08 EAF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side, and 1 more.

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