BMW 1 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LO08 OJVMOT history
LO08 OJV is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 4 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 175,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 175,011 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,475 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 OJV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO08 OJV was last recorded at 175,011 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 6,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 168,488 miles · 5 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,523 miles
- Average per year
- 7,475 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,011 miles
- 2024 – 168,488 miles
- 2023 – 162,419 miles
- 2022 – 156,287 miles
- 2021 – 151,888 miles
- 2020 – 146,903 miles
- 2019 – 141,425 miles
- 2018 – 134,349 miles
- 2017 – 128,256 miles
- 2016 – 117,567 miles
- 2015 – 107,342 miles
- 2014 – 94,440 miles
- 2013 – 84,701 miles
- 2012 – 74,626 miles
- 2011 – 64,663 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,011 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,011 miles (+6,523)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 175,011 miles
- Test number
- 682114002396
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass168,488 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 168,488 miles
- Test number
- 580011264689
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail168,488 miles (+6,069)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,488 miles
- Test number
- 448260108342
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,419 miles (+6,132)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 162,419 miles
- Test number
- 795544900533
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass156,287 miles (+4,399)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 156,287 miles
- Test number
- 894816214023
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,888 miles (+4,985)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2022
- Odometer
- 151,888 miles
- Test number
- 760839262407
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass146,903 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 146,903 miles
- Test number
- 298866909377
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail146,898 miles (+5,473)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,898 miles
- Test number
- 329105177913
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass141,425 miles (+7,076)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 141,425 miles
- Test number
- 996722497928
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,349 miles (+6,093)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 134,349 miles
- Test number
- 413258158283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,256 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 128,256 miles
- Test number
- 115514120868
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail128,256 miles (+10,689)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,256 miles
- Test number
- 657498185395
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass117,567 miles (+10,225)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 117,567 miles
- Test number
- 700358707362
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass107,342 miles (+12,902)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 107,342 miles
- Test number
- 497547585107
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail94,440 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,440 miles
- Test number
- 707338374181
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass94,440 miles (+9,739)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 94,440 miles
- Test number
- 969258374113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,701 miles (+10,075)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 84,701 miles
- Test number
- 499938373148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,626 miles (+9,963)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 74,626 miles
- Test number
- 189610382167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,663 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 64,663 miles
- Test number
- 758761881166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LO08 OJV
- Does LO08 OJV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OJV is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 OJV?
- The MOT on LO08 OJV is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO08 OJV done?
- LO08 OJV was recorded at 175,011 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 7,475 miles a year.
- Has LO08 OJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 OJV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LO08 OJV 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 LO08 OJV find?
- LO08 OJV passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.
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