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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LO04 USAMOT history

LO04 USA is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 30 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2025
Mileage
149,999 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 USA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 USA was last recorded at 149,999 miles on 24 Aug 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,995 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,999 miles
  • 2023 – 149,160 miles
  • 2021 – 145,886 miles
  • 2020 – 139,289 miles
  • 2019 – 131,349 miles
  • 2018 – 115,938 miles
  • 2017 – 112,361 miles
  • 2016 – 104,304 miles
  • 2015 – 96,469 miles
  • 2014 – 87,016 miles
  • 2013 – 72,946 miles
  • 2012 – 65,714 miles
  • 2011 – 52,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,999 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Brake light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,999 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,999 miles
    Test number
    906423206369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,999 miles (+4)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,999 miles
    Test number
    800149135355
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,995 miles (+835)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,995 miles
    Test number
    286500320660
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass149,160 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,160 miles
    Test number
    673271570206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Fail149,160 miles (+3,274)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,160 miles
    Test number
    140749712670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass145,886 miles (+6,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,886 miles
    Test number
    695523127400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass139,289 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,289 miles
    Test number
    564325101807
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad wear sensor insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring active
    • AdvisoryUndertray's fitted

  8. Fail139,287 miles (+7,938)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,287 miles
    Test number
    709196388827
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad wear sensor insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring active
    • AdvisoryUndertray's fitted

  9. Pass131,349 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,349 miles
    Test number
    234749311828
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail131,349 miles (+15,411)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,349 miles
    Test number
    405071251795
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass115,938 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,938 miles
    Test number
    167446626682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,361 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,361 miles
    Test number
    801910478075
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance requirements only just met at 26%, max reading is 30%. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail112,361 miles (+8,057)1 dangerous6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,361 miles
    Test number
    783696699391
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern achievable, aftermarket xenon bulb fitted. (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lamp lens damaged resulting in a sharp edge. (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No beam pattern achievable, aftermarket xenon bulb fitted. (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance requirements only just met at 26%, max reading is 30%. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass104,304 miles (+7,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,304 miles
    Test number
    771956810930
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean

  15. Pass96,469 miles (+9,453)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,469 miles
    Test number
    481763880285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,016 miles (+14,070)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,016 miles
    Test number
    896361844221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

  17. Pass72,946 miles (+7,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,946 miles
    Test number
    978525123282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,714 miles (+13,103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    697254912269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,611 miles
    Test number
    315403341224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 USA

Does LO04 USA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 USA expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 USA?
The MOT on LO04 USA expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 USA done?
LO04 USA was recorded at 149,999 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2024, an average of 7,501 miles a year.
Has LO04 USA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 USA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LO04 USA 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 LO04 USA find?
LO04 USA passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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