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BMW 123

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 TZAMOT history

LD08 TZA is a red diesel BMW 123 first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LD08 TZA red BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,285 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 TZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
123
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 TZA was last recorded at 171,285 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,250 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
9,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,285 miles
  • 2024 – 154,389 miles
  • 2023 – 135,453 miles
  • 2022 – 113,047 miles
  • 2021 – 89,229 miles
  • 2020 – 77,693 miles
  • 2019 – 69,215 miles
  • 2018 – 63,437 miles
  • 2017 – 58,676 miles
  • 2016 – 54,066 miles
  • 2015 – 48,565 miles
  • 2014 – 43,863 miles
  • 2013 – 38,690 miles
  • 2012 – 32,536 miles
  • 2011 – 28,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,285 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes worn/perished
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear beam corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,285 miles (+35)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,285 miles
    Test number
    118626323310
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes worn/perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear beam corroded
  2. Fail171,250 miles (+16,861)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,250 miles
    Test number
    497789695057
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along rear beam (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes perished/worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads starting to wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam corroded
  3. Pass154,389 miles (+18,936)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,389 miles
    Test number
    973725317112
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass135,453 miles (+22,406)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,453 miles
    Test number
    430860648188
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass113,047 miles (+23,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,047 miles
    Test number
    790227630383
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass89,229 miles (+11,536)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,229 miles
    Test number
    673279791658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,693 miles
    Test number
    471386016143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Fail77,693 miles (+8,478)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,693 miles
    Test number
    838976813407
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass69,215 miles (+5,778)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,215 miles
    Test number
    804681528301
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass63,437 miles (+4,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,437 miles
    Test number
    109475365862
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  11. Pass58,676 miles (+4,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,676 miles
    Test number
    308272138266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under carrage
  12. Pass54,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,066 miles
    Test number
    654435580789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,066 miles (+5,501)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,066 miles
    Test number
    923182805961
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  14. Pass48,565 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,565 miles
    Test number
    986614205195
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail48,565 miles (+4,702)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,565 miles
    Test number
    567453505161
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass43,863 miles (+5,173)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,863 miles
    Test number
    555458114107
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass38,690 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,690 miles
    Test number
    277670123108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,536 miles (+4,236)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,536 miles
    Test number
    575898212108
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass28,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,300 miles
    Test number
    288620911111
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 TZA

Does LD08 TZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 TZA is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 TZA?
The MOT on LD08 TZA is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 TZA done?
LD08 TZA was recorded at 171,285 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 9,830 miles a year.
Has LD08 TZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 TZA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 TZA 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 TZA find?
LD08 TZA passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; all rear suspension arm bushes worn/perished; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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