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BMW 120

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 AVXMOT history

LR08 AVX is a blue petrol BMW 120 first used on 17 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LR08 AVX blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,228 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AVX
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
17 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AVX was last recorded at 156,228 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 22,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,277 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
22,951 miles
Average per year
8,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,228 miles
  • 2024 – 133,277 miles
  • 2023 – 116,217 miles
  • 2022 – 105,644 miles
  • 2021 – 98,540 miles
  • 2020 – 92,818 miles
  • 2019 – 87,614 miles
  • 2018 – 81,327 miles
  • 2017 – 77,239 miles
  • 2015 – 70,985 miles
  • 2014 – 62,777 miles
  • 2013 – 58,358 miles
  • 2012 – 46,494 miles
  • 2011 – 36,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,228 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,228 miles (+22,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,228 miles
    Test number
    470932659993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass133,277 miles (+17,060)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,277 miles
    Test number
    531855226331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass116,217 miles (+10,573)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,217 miles
    Test number
    990279379902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    274887419534
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail105,644 miles (+7,104)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    702477380679
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,540 miles (+5,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,540 miles
    Test number
    235938293129
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,818 miles (+5,204)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,818 miles
    Test number
    499648373131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,614 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,614 miles
    Test number
    207627634270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,612 miles (+6,285)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,612 miles
    Test number
    645243790590
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass81,327 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,327 miles
    Test number
    883091934234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,239 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,239 miles
    Test number
    951578109854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,892 miles (+160)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,892 miles
    Test number
    390116669997
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Fail76,732 miles (+5,747)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,732 miles
    Test number
    195129459434
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,985 miles (+8,208)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,985 miles
    Test number
    674865993281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,777 miles (+4,419)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,777 miles
    Test number
    527191774133
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass58,358 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,358 miles
    Test number
    475737473137
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail58,358 miles (+11,864)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,358 miles
    Test number
    415007373176
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail46,494 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,494 miles
    Test number
    616905602210
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass46,494 miles (+9,944)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,494 miles
    Test number
    658765302262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,550 miles
    Test number
    159105111295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,510 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,510 miles
    Test number
    619215611206
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 AVX

Does LR08 AVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 AVX is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AVX?
The MOT on LR08 AVX is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 AVX done?
LR08 AVX was recorded at 156,228 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 8,261 miles a year.
Has LR08 AVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AVX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 AVX 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 LR08 AVX find?
LR08 AVX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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