BMW 120
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
S40 LOBMOT history
S40 LOB is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 3 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 148,808 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,393 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 LOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 3 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 LOB was last recorded at 148,808 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,829 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,979 miles
- Average per year
- 7,393 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,808 miles
- 2025 – 143,829 miles
- 2024 – 137,203 miles
- 2023 – 132,102 miles
- 2022 – 122,727 miles
- 2021 – 114,746 miles
- 2020 – 106,512 miles
- 2019 – 95,940 miles
- 2018 – 88,129 miles
- 2017 – 83,519 miles
- 2016 – 77,730 miles
- 2015 – 69,304 miles
- 2014 – 60,959 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,808 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated
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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Both rear tyres stretched
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,808 miles (+4,979)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 148,808 miles
- Test number
- 959464539761
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated
Pass143,829 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 143,829 miles
- Test number
- 432994566844
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stretched
Fail143,827 miles (+6,624)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,827 miles
- Test number
- 289334063585
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stretched
Pass137,203 miles (+5,101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 137,203 miles
- Test number
- 974949057105
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,102 miles (+9,375)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 132,102 miles
- Test number
- 872803334093
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,727 miles (+7,981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 122,727 miles
- Test number
- 685407446857
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,746 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 114,746 miles
- Test number
- 824973908024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,744 miles (+8,232)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,744 miles
- Test number
- 843860269822
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,512 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 106,512 miles
- Test number
- 569089212260
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail106,512 miles (+10,572)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,512 miles
- Test number
- 841909129528
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,940 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 95,940 miles
- Test number
- 887281773715
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail95,940 miles (+7,811)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,940 miles
- Test number
- 317297613564
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass88,129 miles (+4,610)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 88,129 miles
- Test number
- 478558742743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,519 miles (+5,789)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 83,519 miles
- Test number
- 959489867511
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass77,730 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 77,730 miles
- Test number
- 310118922531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,715 miles (+8,411)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,715 miles
- Test number
- 210705575080
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass69,304 miles (+8,345)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 69,304 miles
- Test number
- 429687265168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,959 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 60,959 miles
- Test number
- 946948964122
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about S40 LOB
- Does S40 LOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LOB is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 LOB?
- The MOT on S40 LOB is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 LOB done?
- S40 LOB was recorded at 148,808 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,393 miles a year.
- Has S40 LOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 LOB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S40 LOB 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 S40 LOB find?
- S40 LOB passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; rear prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated.
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