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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 MUBMOT history

LR08 MUB is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2026
Mileage
141,657 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MUB
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 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MUB was last recorded at 141,657 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 7,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2018: 93,679 miles, lower than 97,084 miles on 23 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,058 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7,599 miles
Average per year
8,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,657 miles
  • 2024 – 134,058 miles
  • 2023 – 128,068 miles
  • 2021 – 123,603 miles
  • 2020 – 115,257 miles
  • 2019 – 107,128 miles
  • 2018 – 93,679 miles
  • 2017 – 97,084 miles
  • 2016 – 69,260 miles
  • 2014 – 58,027 miles
  • 2013 – 45,200 miles
  • 2012 – 37,221 miles
  • 2011 – 27,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,657 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (forward most) arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (forward most) inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,657 miles (+7,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,657 miles
    Test number
    669636366225
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass134,058 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,058 miles
    Test number
    110208827322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (forward most) arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (forward most) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail134,051 miles (+5,983)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,051 miles
    Test number
    629988601342
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (forward most) body to sub frame arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (forward most) arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (forward most ) body to sub frame arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (forward most) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,068 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,068 miles
    Test number
    968362766353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame to body arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame to body arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met over minimum limit at time of test

  5. Fail128,068 miles (+4,465)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,068 miles
    Test number
    239671447078
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame to body arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame to body arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met over minimum limit at time of test

  6. Pass123,603 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,603 miles
    Test number
    503364787885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail123,546 miles (+8,289)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,546 miles
    Test number
    908892128810
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass115,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    982039661293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,257 miles (+8,129)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    928643292629
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass107,128 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    107,128 miles
    Test number
    754216413711
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Fail107,128 miles (+13,449)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,128 miles
    Test number
    784720683283
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass93,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,679 miles
    Test number
    397148518727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,679 miles (-3,405)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,679 miles
    Test number
    452682680605
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  14. Pass97,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,084 miles
    Test number
    850741728369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,084 miles (+27,824)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,084 miles
    Test number
    462455576989
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass69,260 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,260 miles
    Test number
    814407038902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,247 miles (+11,220)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,247 miles
    Test number
    448459564506
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

  18. Pass58,027 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,027 miles
    Test number
    517013154324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,016 miles (+4,448)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,016 miles
    Test number
    879186844319
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,568 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    288861954142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  21. Fail53,568 miles (+8,368)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    548950054138
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  22. Pass45,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,200 miles
    Test number
    748080933147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,200 miles (+120)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,200 miles
    Test number
    585770233165
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Fail45,080 miles (+7,859)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,080 miles
    Test number
    428394823122
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass37,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,221 miles
    Test number
    519572552104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,221 miles (+9,585)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,221 miles
    Test number
    488172552112
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass27,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,636 miles
    Test number
    689145101159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 MUB

Does LR08 MUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MUB expired on 5 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MUB?
The MOT on LR08 MUB expired on 5 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MUB done?
LR08 MUB was recorded at 141,657 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 8,040 miles a year.
Has LR08 MUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MUB has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 MUB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 MUB find?
LR08 MUB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play rack ends; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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