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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 WKXMOT history

LP08 WKX is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 6 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,786 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 WKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 WKX was last recorded at 136,786 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,785 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,786 miles
  • 2025 – 130,186 miles
  • 2024 – 125,717 miles
  • 2023 – 121,556 miles
  • 2022 – 119,555 miles
  • 2021 – 117,314 miles
  • 2020 – 114,179 miles
  • 2019 – 109,820 miles
  • 2018 – 105,530 miles
  • 2017 – 99,987 miles
  • 2016 – 95,170 miles
  • 2015 – 89,074 miles
  • 2014 – 81,709 miles
  • 2013 – 73,423 miles
  • 2012 – 56,304 miles
  • 2011 – 43,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,786 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,786 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,786 miles
    Test number
    424757115338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail136,785 miles (+6,599)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,785 miles
    Test number
    639768220397
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass130,186 miles (+4,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,186 miles
    Test number
    309087452259
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass125,717 miles (+4,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    125,717 miles
    Test number
    746164217651
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive side and back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,556 miles (+2,001)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,556 miles
    Test number
    937244295630
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on dash

  6. Pass119,555 miles (+2,241)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,555 miles
    Test number
    741669205130
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,314 miles (+3,135)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,314 miles
    Test number
    470397617987
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower engine trays fitted

  8. Pass114,179 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,179 miles
    Test number
    207984821546
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine tray fitted

  9. Fail114,179 miles (+4,359)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,179 miles
    Test number
    618147002348
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine tray fitted

  10. Pass109,820 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,820 miles
    Test number
    870477206269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,530 miles (+5,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,530 miles
    Test number
    773637004520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass99,987 miles (+4,817)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,987 miles
    Test number
    747878212491
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass95,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,170 miles
    Test number
    240447991794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,170 miles (+6,096)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,170 miles
    Test number
    541126470343
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass89,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,074 miles
    Test number
    496216352970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail89,074 miles (+7,365)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,074 miles
    Test number
    348825885683
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn bald on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass81,709 miles (+8,286)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,709 miles
    Test number
    506630734389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,423 miles (+8,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,423 miles
    Test number
    667864353389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass65,001 miles (+8,697)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    128642603057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,304 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,304 miles
    Test number
    116679742111
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

  21. Fail56,304 miles (+12,748)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,304 miles
    Test number
    549859442189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

  22. Pass43,556 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    268858071483
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Questions about LP08 WKX

Does LP08 WKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 WKX is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 WKX?
The MOT on LP08 WKX is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 WKX done?
LP08 WKX was recorded at 136,786 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,156 miles a year.
Has LP08 WKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 WKX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 WKX 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 LP08 WKX find?
LP08 WKX passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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