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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y23 LKMMOT history

Y23 LKM is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 150,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
150,150 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 LKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 LKM was last recorded at 150,150 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 12,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,371 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
12,779 miles
Average per year
11,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,150 miles
  • 2021 – 137,371 miles
  • 2020 – 126,176 miles
  • 2019 – 114,771 miles
  • 2018 – 101,893 miles
  • 2017 – 89,453 miles
  • 2016 – 76,033 miles
  • 2015 – 65,292 miles
  • 2014 – 54,047 miles
  • 2013 – 42,911 miles
  • 2012 – 31,759 miles
  • 2011 – 20,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,150 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight vapour under bonnet when running possibly breather

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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,150 miles (+12,779)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,150 miles
    Test number
    400024941383
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight vapour under bonnet when running possibly breather

  2. Pass137,371 miles (+11,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,371 miles
    Test number
    890527698989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,176 miles (+11,405)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,176 miles
    Test number
    281761024357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,771 miles
    Test number
    135537242648
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  5. Fail114,771 miles (+12,878)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,771 miles
    Test number
    633271150174
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  6. Pass101,893 miles (+12,440)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,893 miles
    Test number
    253885178780
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads 3mm

  7. Pass89,453 miles (+13,420)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,453 miles
    Test number
    203125750760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  8. Pass76,033 miles (+10,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,033 miles
    Test number
    397791577915
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Two nails in tyre

  9. Pass65,292 miles (+11,245)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,292 miles
    Test number
    939382705909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,047 miles (+11,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    915610094269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass42,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,911 miles
    Test number
    345021093296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,911 miles (+11,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,911 miles
    Test number
    915801993263
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  13. Pass31,759 miles (+11,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,759 miles
    Test number
    849493392254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass20,226 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,226 miles
    Test number
    298654691288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,183 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,183 miles
    Test number
    379813981234
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Questions about Y23 LKM

Does Y23 LKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y23 LKM expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y23 LKM?
The MOT on Y23 LKM expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y23 LKM done?
Y23 LKM was recorded at 150,150 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 11,389 miles a year.
Has Y23 LKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 LKM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on Y23 LKM 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 Y23 LKM find?
Y23 LKM passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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