BMW 120
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LS08 NKJMOT history
LS08 NKJ is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 19 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,958 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 157,958 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,452 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS08 NKJ
- 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
- 19 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS08 NKJ was last recorded at 157,958 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 7,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 150,499 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,459 miles
- Average per year
- 8,452 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 157,958 miles
- 2024 – 150,499 miles
- 2023 – 142,881 miles
- 2022 – 135,482 miles
- 2021 – 128,190 miles
- 2020 – 123,019 miles
- 2019 – 113,352 miles
- 2018 – 106,251 miles
- 2017 – 99,805 miles
- 2016 – 92,595 miles
- 2015 – 85,103 miles
- 2014 – 75,608 miles
- 2013 – 57,814 miles
- 2012 – 45,475 miles
- 2011 – 37,150 miles
- 2010 – 26,895 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,958 miles
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,958 miles (+7,459)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 157,958 miles
- Test number
- 978802028749
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Pass150,499 miles (+7,618)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 150,499 miles
- Test number
- 793586004659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,881 miles (+7,399)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 142,881 miles
- Test number
- 525077789039
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass135,482 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 135,482 miles
- Test number
- 334943012810
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail135,482 miles (+7,292)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,482 miles
- Test number
- 809447434285
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass128,190 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 128,190 miles
- Test number
- 738367180188
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail128,190 miles (+5,171)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,190 miles
- Test number
- 471784860982
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass123,019 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 123,019 miles
- Test number
- 744745296057
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail123,019 miles (+9,667)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,019 miles
- Test number
- 208074841518
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass113,352 miles (+7,101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 113,352 miles
- Test number
- 572181361075
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass106,251 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 106,251 miles
- Test number
- 325692930546
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires attention
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer casing starting to perish
- AdvisoryNearside Front worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer casing starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to wear indicators
Fail106,251 miles (+6,446)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,251 miles
- Test number
- 453650857403
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires attention
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer casing starting to perish
- AdvisoryNearside Front worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer casing starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to wear indicators
Pass99,805 miles (+7,210)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 99,805 miles
- Test number
- 708662697148
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass92,595 miles (+7,492)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 92,595 miles
- Test number
- 872577813930
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' multiple chips (8.3.1a)
Pass85,103 miles (+9,495)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 85,103 miles
- Test number
- 587769045119
- NoteBrake service warning light on.
Pass75,608 miles (+17,794)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 75,608 miles
- Test number
- 327619344186
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,814 miles (+12,339)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 57,814 miles
- Test number
- 657597953169
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear brakes getting low
- NoteRear tyres wearing outer edge
Pass45,475 miles (+8,325)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 45,475 miles
- Test number
- 775336632127
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,150 miles (+10,255)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 37,150 miles
- Test number
- 968023841104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 26,895 miles
- Test number
- 632803150114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS08 NKJ
- Does LS08 NKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 NKJ is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS08 NKJ?
- The MOT on LS08 NKJ is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS08 NKJ done?
- LS08 NKJ was recorded at 157,958 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 8,452 miles a year.
- Has LS08 NKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS08 NKJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS08 NKJ 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 LS08 NKJ find?
- LS08 NKJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both.
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