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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

F5 LJFMOT history

F5 LJF is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 4 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 106,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,596 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 LJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 LJF was last recorded at 106,596 miles on 28 May 2026, 14,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,304 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14,292 miles
Average per year
7,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,596 miles
  • 2025 – 92,304 miles
  • 2024 – 79,834 miles
  • 2023 – 71,426 miles
  • 2022 – 64,178 miles
  • 2021 – 58,272 miles
  • 2020 – 53,691 miles
  • 2019 – 47,018 miles
  • 2018 – 45,923 miles
  • 2017 – 36,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,596 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Slight play in offside steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,596 miles (+14,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,596 miles
    Test number
    730765248998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  2. Pass92,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    730411148072
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering

  3. Fail92,304 miles (+12,470)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    143105058962
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering

  4. Pass79,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,834 miles
    Test number
    562974724828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering

  5. Fail79,832 miles (+8,406)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,832 miles
    Test number
    214965142170
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering

  6. Pass71,426 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,426 miles
    Test number
    964342290542
    • 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))

  7. Fail71,378 miles (+7,200)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,378 miles
    Test number
    550506722659
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  8. Pass64,178 miles (+5,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    280248150684
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both just legal 1.8-2mm 245/35/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,272 miles (+4,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,272 miles
    Test number
    522820578621
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to approx 3mm 245/35/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass53,691 miles (+6,673)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,691 miles
    Test number
    537066337857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,018 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,018 miles
    Test number
    199558503045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,923 miles (+9,255)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,923 miles
    Test number
    576074171275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,668 miles
    Test number
    393682351563
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about F5 LJF

Does F5 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 LJF is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 LJF?
The MOT on F5 LJF is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 LJF done?
F5 LJF was recorded at 106,596 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 7,517 miles a year.
Has F5 LJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 LJF has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 LJF 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 F5 LJF find?
F5 LJF passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; slight play in steering.

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