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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V8 LNNMOT history

V8 LNN is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 4 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,315 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LNN was last recorded at 127,315 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,221 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,094 miles
Average per year
4,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,315 miles
  • 2025 – 125,221 miles
  • 2024 – 122,443 miles
  • 2023 – 116,545 miles
  • 2022 – 114,000 miles
  • 2021 – 110,196 miles
  • 2020 – 108,262 miles
  • 2019 – 102,202 miles
  • 2018 – 97,189 miles
  • 2017 – 90,078 miles
  • 2016 – 82,541 miles
  • 2015 – 75,564 miles
  • 2014 – 67,793 miles
  • 2013 – 62,606 miles
  • 2012 – 55,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,315 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,315 miles (+2,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,315 miles
    Test number
    330161588353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass125,221 miles (+2,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,221 miles
    Test number
    173787230134
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle surface rust
  3. Pass122,443 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,443 miles
    Test number
    190242177962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush suspension arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to outer edge limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded in areas
  4. Fail122,443 miles (+5,898)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,443 miles
    Test number
    777525342837
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush suspension arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to outer edge limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded in areas
  5. Pass116,545 miles (+2,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,545 miles
    Test number
    255649309030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracking
  6. Pass114,000 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,000 miles
    Test number
    778105773719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail113,998 miles (+3,802)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,998 miles
    Test number
    643237655922
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass110,196 miles (+1,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,196 miles
    Test number
    811464900560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass108,262 miles (+587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,262 miles
    Test number
    690855923920
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail107,675 miles (+5,473)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,675 miles
    Test number
    112668770677
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel has excessive camber compared to otherside
  11. Pass102,202 miles (+5,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,202 miles
    Test number
    363682014412
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass97,189 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,189 miles
    Test number
    144137171465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,078 miles
    Test number
    278433604485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,078 miles (+7,537)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,078 miles
    Test number
    794581550091
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass82,541 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,541 miles
    Test number
    531425228462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,564 miles (+7,771)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,564 miles
    Test number
    798902795039
    • NoteFront tyres 3/4/3 mm
    • NoteRear tyres 4 mm
  17. Pass67,793 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    389293394068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,606 miles (+6,688)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,606 miles
    Test number
    855390383044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,918 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,918 miles
    Test number
    166496552046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about V8 LNN

Does V8 LNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LNN is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 LNN?
The MOT on V8 LNN is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LNN done?
V8 LNN was recorded at 127,315 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,923 miles a year.
Has V8 LNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LNN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 LNN 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 V8 LNN find?
V8 LNN passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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