BMW logo

BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L55 TYLMOT history

L55 TYL is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

L55 TYL grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2023
Mileage
176,311 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,374 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L55 TYL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L55 TYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L55 TYL was last recorded at 176,311 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2009: 63,248 miles, lower than 124,123 miles on 6 Mar 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,302 miles · 1 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,311 miles
  • 2022 – 176,302 miles
  • 2021 – 172,388 miles
  • 2020 – 167,889 miles
  • 2019 – 160,478 miles
  • 2018 – 151,126 miles
  • 2017 – 144,151 miles
  • 2016 – 140,696 miles
  • 2015 – 131,401 miles
  • 2014 – 117,674 miles
  • 2013 – 105,745 miles
  • 2012 – 95,681 miles
  • 2011 – 84,815 miles
  • 2010 – 75,348 miles
  • 2009 – 63,248 miles
  • 2008 – 124,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,311 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated all 4 fronr and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

What MOT failures 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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,311 miles (+9)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,311 miles
    Test number
    660600341615
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated all 4 fronr and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 brake backing plate missing
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass176,302 miles (+3,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,302 miles
    Test number
    660398356714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate missing

  3. Pass172,388 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    172,388 miles
    Test number
    288025724877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,889 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    167,889 miles
    Test number
    499412974805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Fail167,889 miles (+7,411)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,889 miles
    Test number
    442129505668
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  6. Pass160,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    160,478 miles
    Test number
    746388695684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,472 miles (+9,346)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,472 miles
    Test number
    224179393226
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass151,126 miles (+6,975)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    151,126 miles
    Test number
    100265894047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,151 miles (+3,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,151 miles
    Test number
    723475179197
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + rear (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass140,696 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    140,696 miles
    Test number
    387374831231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail140,583 miles (+9,182)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,583 miles
    Test number
    365143865096
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass131,401 miles (+13,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    131,401 miles
    Test number
    715225335104
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass117,674 miles (+11,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,674 miles
    Test number
    287632534145
    • 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)

  14. Pass105,745 miles (+10,064)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,745 miles
    Test number
    507400633101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,681 miles (+10,866)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,681 miles
    Test number
    286810032457
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/F + O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outter Tread
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass84,815 miles (+9,467)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,815 miles
    Test number
    466313631124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,348 miles
    Test number
    131012230144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,348 miles (+12,100)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,348 miles
    Test number
    823312130133
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass63,248 miles (-60,875)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,248 miles
    Test number
    740855989016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass124,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    124,123 miles
    Test number
    573856368061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,123 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,123 miles
    Test number
    603896668073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L55 TYL

Does L55 TYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 TYL expired on 31 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 TYL?
The MOT on L55 TYL expired on 31 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 TYL done?
L55 TYL was recorded at 176,311 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 3,374 miles a year.
Has L55 TYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 TYL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 TYL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 TYL find?
L55 TYL failed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 6 advisories: offside rear inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake hose excessively deteriorated all 4 fronr and rear; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 front and rear, and 5 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L55T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.