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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 VKMMOT history

LD08 VKM is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 144,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2024
Mileage
144,606 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VKM
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
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VKM was last recorded at 144,606 miles on 10 Mar 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,605 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,606 miles
  • 2022 – 142,681 miles
  • 2021 – 139,060 miles
  • 2019 – 131,432 miles
  • 2018 – 126,073 miles
  • 2017 – 115,910 miles
  • 2016 – 99,443 miles
  • 2015 – 85,737 miles
  • 2014 – 72,054 miles
  • 2013 – 61,602 miles
  • 2012 – 53,696 miles
  • 2011 – 47,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,606 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Emissions too low to register

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,606 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,606 miles
    Test number
    811263230808
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail144,605 miles (+1,924)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,605 miles
    Test number
    330254251764
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure in several places (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail142,681 miles (+3,621)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,681 miles
    Test number
    640923486697
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti roll bar link securing nuts not tightened up past the thread lock (Nylock nuts)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hanger bracket slightly loose

  4. Pass139,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,060 miles
    Test number
    443017311277
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail139,060 miles (+7,628)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,060 miles
    Test number
    316571955619
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to register
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass131,432 miles (+5,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,432 miles
    Test number
    326060096147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,073 miles (+1,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    126,073 miles
    Test number
    231641587928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,455 miles (+8,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,455 miles
    Test number
    406971306958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass115,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,910 miles
    Test number
    190283314421
    • AdvisorySill,underbody & engine covers fitted

  10. Fail115,910 miles (+16,467)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,910 miles
    Test number
    960227177874
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySill,underbody & engine covers fitted

  11. Pass99,443 miles (+13,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,443 miles
    Test number
    531994356076
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisorySill,underbody & engine covers fitted

  12. Pass85,737 miles (+13,683)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,737 miles
    Test number
    738966685017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,054 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,054 miles
    Test number
    208637384009
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass72,054 miles (+10,452)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,054 miles
    Test number
    386387584022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,602 miles (+7,906)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    168757383400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

  16. Pass53,696 miles (+6,357)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    185765712141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,339 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,339 miles
    Test number
    235711441471
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs worn

Questions about LD08 VKM

Does LD08 VKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 VKM expired on 9 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VKM?
The MOT on LD08 VKM expired on 9 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 VKM done?
LD08 VKM was recorded at 144,606 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 8,241 miles a year.
Has LD08 VKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VKM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 VKM 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 VKM find?
LD08 VKM passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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