
BMW 120
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
V80 LAAMOT history
V80 LAA is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 15 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 173,453 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 173,453 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,277 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V80 LAA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V80 LAA was last recorded at 173,453 miles on 22 May 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Apr 2026: 173,335 miles, lower than 175,248 miles on 15 Nov 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 173,387 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 66 miles
- Average per year
- 9,277 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,453 miles
- 2024 – 175,248 miles
- 2023 – 173,235 miles
- 2021 – 171,882 miles
- 2020 – 166,759 miles
- 2019 – 145,291 miles
- 2018 – 127,947 miles
- 2017 – 118,963 miles
- 2016 – 105,332 miles
- 2015 – 92,163 miles
- 2014 – 77,709 miles
- 2013 – 64,930 miles
- 2012 – 54,985 miles
- 2011 – 37,872 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded.
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,453 miles (+66)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 173,453 miles
- Test number
- 985175477254
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded.
Fail173,387 miles (+52)3 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,387 miles
- Test number
- 800931115930
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
- MajorCentral Rear Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fail173,335 miles (-1,913)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,335 miles
- Test number
- 324943893740
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass175,248 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 175,248 miles
- Test number
- 661276818485
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor, chassis rails and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail175,248 miles (+2,013)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,248 miles
- Test number
- 704990392735
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor, chassis rails and under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,235 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 173,235 miles
- Test number
- 749874865431
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail173,235 miles (+1,353)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,235 miles
- Test number
- 504972170722
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,882 miles (+5,123)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 171,882 miles
- Test number
- 532836050844
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass166,759 miles (+21,468)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 166,759 miles
- Test number
- 911495963814
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass145,291 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 145,291 miles
- Test number
- 934004383002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail145,291 miles (+17,344)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,291 miles
- Test number
- 307922691126
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass127,947 miles (+8,984)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 127,947 miles
- Test number
- 450884229408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,963 miles (+13,631)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 118,963 miles
- Test number
- 402763808532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,332 miles (+13,169)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 105,332 miles
- Test number
- 933900878324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass92,163 miles (+14,454)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 92,163 miles
- Test number
- 712312860273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,709 miles (+12,779)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 77,709 miles
- Test number
- 717157304320
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r tyre tread splitting .snow tyre fitted
Pass64,930 miles (+9,945)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 64,930 miles
- Test number
- 876194603307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,985 miles (+17,113)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 54,985 miles
- Test number
- 977826282258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 37,872 miles
- Test number
- 727333981223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V80 LAA
- Does V80 LAA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V80 LAA is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V80 LAA?
- The MOT on V80 LAA is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V80 LAA done?
- V80 LAA was recorded at 173,453 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 9,277 miles a year.
- Has V80 LAA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V80 LAA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on V80 LAA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V80 LAA find?
- V80 LAA passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged, and 4 more.
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