BMW 120
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
L55 AAUMOT history
L55 AAU is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 24 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,888 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 179,888 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 AAU
- 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
- 24 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 AAU was last recorded at 179,888 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 178,953 miles · 19 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 935 miles
- Average per year
- 9,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,888 miles
- 2025 – 178,953 miles
- 2024 – 175,132 miles
- 2023 – 168,321 miles
- 2022 – 150,795 miles
- 2021 – 139,231 miles
- 2020 – 131,931 miles
- 2019 – 124,581 miles
- 2018 – 116,398 miles
- 2017 – 95,944 miles
- 2016 – 80,361 miles
- 2015 – 74,159 miles
- 2014 – 66,257 miles
- 2013 – 55,474 miles
- 2012 – 45,907 miles
- 2011 – 36,452 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,888 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 23 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,888 miles (+935)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 179,888 miles
- Test number
- 375414587400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,953 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 178,953 miles
- Test number
- 998522409015
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail178,950 miles (+3,818)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,950 miles
- Test number
- 408064290061
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass175,132 miles (+6,811)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 175,132 miles
- Test number
- 499958913689
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass168,321 miles (+17,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 168,321 miles
- Test number
- 609914809961
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,795 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 150,795 miles
- Test number
- 605843294120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail150,794 miles (+5)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,794 miles
- Test number
- 938416882427
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail150,789 miles (+11,558)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,789 miles
- Test number
- 443789929007
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass139,231 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 139,231 miles
- Test number
- 309466092856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,225 miles (+7,294)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,225 miles
- Test number
- 130056700754
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass131,931 miles (+7,350)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 131,931 miles
- Test number
- 401725760505
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,581 miles (+8,183)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 124,581 miles
- Test number
- 904959064314
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass116,398 miles (+20,454)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 116,398 miles
- Test number
- 597995514699
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass95,944 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 95,944 miles
- Test number
- 872489870810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,944 miles (+15,583)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,944 miles
- Test number
- 234801334015
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Pass80,361 miles (+6,202)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 80,361 miles
- Test number
- 835853802666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,159 miles (+7,902)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 74,159 miles
- Test number
- 193466458020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,257 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 66,257 miles
- Test number
- 946462624399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail66,257 miles (+10,783)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,257 miles
- Test number
- 986382424367
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass55,474 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 55,474 miles
- Test number
- 366277763227
- NoteBoth front tyres worn/scrubbed on edges and cracking throughout the tread
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail55,474 miles (+9,567)1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,474 miles
- Test number
- 395937263405
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn/scrubbed on edges and cracking throughout the tread
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass45,907 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 45,907 miles
- Test number
- 358278162486
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail45,907 miles (+9,455)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,907 miles
- Test number
- 895618562226
- Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 36,452 miles
- Test number
- 606376661285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 AAU
- Does L55 AAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 AAU is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 AAU?
- The MOT on L55 AAU is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 AAU done?
- L55 AAU was recorded at 179,888 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 9,618 miles a year.
- Has L55 AAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 AAU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 AAU 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 L55 AAU find?
- L55 AAU passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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