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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 OSJMOT history

LR08 OSJ is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
182,153 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OSJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OSJ was last recorded at 182,153 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 9,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2017: 125,523 miles, lower than 126,446 miles on 15 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
172,556 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,597 miles
Average per year
11,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 182,153 miles
  • 2023 – 172,556 miles
  • 2022 – 165,045 miles
  • 2021 – 157,531 miles
  • 2020 – 151,506 miles
  • 2019 – 146,047 miles
  • 2018 – 138,397 miles
  • 2017 – 130,967 miles
  • 2016 – 111,400 miles
  • 2015 – 96,654 miles
  • 2014 – 78,322 miles
  • 2013 – 62,136 miles
  • 2012 – 46,809 miles
  • 2011 – 29,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,153 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Support mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust has had welding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rear donut

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,153 miles (+9,597)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    182,153 miles
    Test number
    608989630810
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Support mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,556 miles (+32)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    172,556 miles
    Test number
    241486338311
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rear donut (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has had welding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail172,524 miles (+7,479)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,524 miles
    Test number
    197155724690
    • 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))
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rear donut (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has had welding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,045 miles (+7,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    165,045 miles
    Test number
    400598744609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside outer hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,531 miles (+6,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,531 miles
    Test number
    192796287434
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass151,506 miles (+5,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,506 miles
    Test number
    685535896362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass146,047 miles (+7,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,047 miles
    Test number
    374581900469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass138,397 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,397 miles
    Test number
    940897079300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,967 miles (+5,444)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,967 miles
    Test number
    849878352237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,523 miles (-923)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,523 miles
    Test number
    270952091324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on the inside
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine bay
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  11. Fail126,446 miles (+15,046)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,446 miles
    Test number
    899142440777
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on the inside
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine bay
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  12. Pass111,400 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,400 miles
    Test number
    862307258144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,392 miles (+14,738)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,392 miles
    Test number
    305256222968
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Front exhaust clamp broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass96,654 miles (+18,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,654 miles
    Test number
    446238895050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,322 miles (+16,186)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,322 miles
    Test number
    625916304110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,136 miles (+15,327)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    679579003178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,809 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,809 miles
    Test number
    417156112150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,451 miles (+14,243)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    235806512068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,208 miles
    Test number
    118796541095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,208 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,208 miles
    Test number
    165421541469
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 OSJ

Does LR08 OSJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 OSJ expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OSJ?
The MOT on LR08 OSJ expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 OSJ done?
LR08 OSJ was recorded at 182,153 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 11,184 miles a year.
Has LR08 OSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OSJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 OSJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 OSJ find?
LR08 OSJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened support mount, and 4 more.

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