BMW 120
Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L6 LYUMOT history
L6 LYU is a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 24 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,172 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 111,172 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,844 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 LYU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 24 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 LYU was last recorded at 111,172 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 10,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,001 miles · 8 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,171 miles
- Average per year
- 6,844 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,172 miles
- 2025 – 101,001 miles
- 2024 – 101,000 miles
- 2023 – 96,476 miles
- 2022 – 85,733 miles
- 2021 – 78,524 miles
- 2020 – 72,093 miles
- 2019 – 67,866 miles
- 2018 – 62,895 miles
- 2017 – 58,737 miles
- 2016 – 53,869 miles
- 2015 – 48,145 miles
- 2014 – 31,401 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,172 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 5 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,172 miles (+10,171)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 111,172 miles
- Test number
- 503415247496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,001 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 101,001 miles
- Test number
- 610535196749
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 7mm sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail101,000 miles (+4,524)12 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,000 miles
- Test number
- 120819726802
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass96,476 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 96,476 miles
- Test number
- 708022973284
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Fail96,470 miles (+10,737)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,470 miles
- Test number
- 935621565451
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass85,733 miles (+7,209)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 85,733 miles
- Test number
- 164843792028
- DangerousHand brake warning light stays on when hand brake is released
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
Pass78,524 miles (+45)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 78,524 miles
- Test number
- 205329664511
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail78,479 miles (+6,386)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,479 miles
- Test number
- 947420902775
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass72,093 miles (+4,227)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 72,093 miles
- Test number
- 104327127083
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass67,866 miles (+4,971)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 67,866 miles
- Test number
- 589952034212
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bad inner tread wear and cracking up all over tyre treads (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCrankshaft pulley wobbling
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted not allowing all items to be checked
Pass62,895 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 62,895 miles
- Test number
- 160079232282
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner shoulder
Pass58,737 miles (+4,868)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 58,737 miles
- Test number
- 171070692351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,869 miles (+5,724)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 53,869 miles
- Test number
- 238070434489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,145 miles (+16,744)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 48,145 miles
- Test number
- 955760275194
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteSmall stone chip inside zone A
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass31,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 31,401 miles
- Test number
- 488006154167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 LYU
- Does L6 LYU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 LYU is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 LYU?
- The MOT on L6 LYU is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 LYU done?
- L6 LYU was recorded at 111,172 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,844 miles a year.
- Has L6 LYU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 LYU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L6 LYU 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 L6 LYU find?
- L6 LYU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 2mm.
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