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BMW 120

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 YLVMOT history

LP08 YLV is a blue petrol BMW 120 first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 44,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

LP08 YLV blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
44,258 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YLV was last recorded at 44,258 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 1,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,610 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,648 miles
Average per year
1,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,258 miles
  • 2024 – 42,610 miles
  • 2023 – 41,765 miles
  • 2022 – 39,946 miles
  • 2021 – 39,165 miles
  • 2020 – 38,977 miles
  • 2019 – 38,824 miles
  • 2018 – 36,703 miles
  • 2017 – 35,587 miles
  • 2016 – 33,551 miles
  • 2015 – 31,958 miles
  • 2014 – 30,156 miles
  • 2013 – 25,919 miles
  • 2012 – 21,950 miles
  • 2011 – 17,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,258 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted/clouded over, poor dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted/clouded over, poor dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • N/S/R tyre perishing in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass44,258 miles (+1,648)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    44,258 miles
    Test number
    376379258521
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted/clouded over, poor dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted/clouded over, poor dipped beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass42,610 miles (+845)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    42,610 miles
    Test number
    446594403939
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass41,765 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,765 miles
    Test number
    682148119493
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail41,750 miles (+1,804)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,750 miles
    Test number
    398566513424
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass39,946 miles (+781)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    39,946 miles
    Test number
    927986388404
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass39,165 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,165 miles
    Test number
    169730904621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,977 miles (+153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,977 miles
    Test number
    133813745205
    • AdvisoryFront front washers starting to get weak but still provide enough fluid to screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap seal starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass38,824 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,824 miles
    Test number
    913749382084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,703 miles
    Test number
    544224798139
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre perishing in treads

  10. Fail36,703 miles (+1,116)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,703 miles
    Test number
    230901741469
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre perishing in treads

  11. Pass35,587 miles (+2,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,587 miles
    Test number
    439818996113
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen washers weak
    • AdvisorySigns of perishing to fuel cap seal
    • AdvisoryStrong advise perishing to n/s/r tyre in tread

  12. Pass33,551 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    191833109595
    • AdvisoryN/s/f o/s/f washers weak
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes
    • AdvisorySmall cuts to n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord
    • AdvisoryStrong advise perishing to n/s/r tyre

  13. Fail33,551 miles (+1,593)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    157400549308
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f o/s/f washers weak
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes
    • AdvisorySmall cuts to n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord
    • AdvisoryStrong advise perishing to n/s/r tyre

  14. Pass31,958 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,958 miles
    Test number
    636532815272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,156 miles (+4,237)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,156 miles
    Test number
    648111614222
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass25,919 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,919 miles
    Test number
    965653203207
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edge and cracking in treads

  17. Fail25,919 miles (+3,969)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,919 miles
    Test number
    197613303265
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edge and cracking in treads

  18. Pass21,950 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,950 miles
    Test number
    419178802208
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to crack in treads

  19. Fail21,950 miles (+4,618)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,950 miles
    Test number
    385677102423
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to crack in treads

  20. Pass17,332 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,332 miles
    Test number
    339872701286
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre wearing low on inner edge

Questions about LP08 YLV

Does LP08 YLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 YLV is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YLV?
The MOT on LP08 YLV is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 YLV done?
LP08 YLV was recorded at 44,258 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 1,864 miles a year.
Has LP08 YLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YLV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 YLV 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 YLV find?
LP08 YLV passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective frosted/clouded over, poor dipped beam pattern; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective smearing; offside headlamp lens slightly defective frosted/clouded over, poor dipped beam pattern, and 1 more.

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