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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LM54 DBOMOT history

LM54 DBO is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2023
Mileage
153,121 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DBO was last recorded at 153,121 miles on 6 Aug 2022, 12,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,859 miles · 30 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
12,262 miles
Average per year
8,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 153,121 miles
  • 2021 – 140,859 miles
  • 2020 – 133,084 miles
  • 2019 – 120,309 miles
  • 2018 – 105,656 miles
  • 2017 – 94,048 miles
  • 2016 – 79,818 miles
  • 2015 – 64,168 miles
  • 2014 – 57,769 miles
  • 2013 – 57,756 miles
  • 2011 – 49,103 miles
  • 2010 – 45,251 miles
  • 2009 – 42,223 miles
  • 2008 – 29,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,121 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPark brake requires adjustment or repair

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,121 miles (+12,262)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    153,121 miles
    Test number
    602923488178
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake requires adjustment or repair

  2. Pass140,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,859 miles
    Test number
    580685809229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail140,859 miles (+7,775)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,859 miles
    Test number
    985443647372
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass133,084 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    133,084 miles
    Test number
    903405400962
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail133,080 miles (+12,771)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,080 miles
    Test number
    670582386685
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,309 miles
    Test number
    498761992188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail120,309 miles (+14,653)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,309 miles
    Test number
    383006581736
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass105,656 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,656 miles
    Test number
    875268959427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail105,632 miles (+11,584)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,632 miles
    Test number
    159035025709
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass94,048 miles (+14,230)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,048 miles
    Test number
    382717855077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,818 miles (+15,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    310021559101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail64,168 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    107477345053
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass64,168 miles (+6,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,168 miles
    Test number
    908457545090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass57,769 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,769 miles
    Test number
    116848734444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,756 miles (+8,653)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,756 miles
    Test number
    535357533041
    • 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)

  16. Pass49,103 miles (+3,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    608114401223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass45,251 miles (+3,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,251 miles
    Test number
    293349580445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner 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)

  18. Pass42,223 miles (+12,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,223 miles
    Test number
    532222659017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass29,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,754 miles
    Test number
    714808538099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DBO

Does LM54 DBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DBO expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DBO?
The MOT on LM54 DBO expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DBO done?
LM54 DBO was recorded at 153,121 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2022, an average of 8,511 miles a year.
Has LM54 DBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DBO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 DBO 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 LM54 DBO find?
LM54 DBO passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; park brake requires adjustment or repair.

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