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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LA55 BXDMOT history

LA55 BXD is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 15 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
137,141 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 BXD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 BXD was last recorded at 137,141 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 5,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,204 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,937 miles
Average per year
6,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,141 miles
  • 2025 – 131,204 miles
  • 2024 – 124,693 miles
  • 2023 – 119,497 miles
  • 2022 – 115,717 miles
  • 2021 – 110,350 miles
  • 2020 – 104,805 miles
  • 2019 – 98,554 miles
  • 2018 – 96,227 miles
  • 2017 – 91,989 miles
  • 2016 – 84,232 miles
  • 2014 – 80,744 miles
  • 2013 – 69,666 miles
  • 2012 – 61,892 miles
  • 2011 – 47,382 miles
  • 2010 – 34,150 miles
  • 2009 – 18,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,141 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    137,141 miles
    Test number
    944577918767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail137,141 miles (+5,937)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,141 miles
    Test number
    468801502659
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass131,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,204 miles
    Test number
    923511862373
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail131,204 miles (+6,511)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,204 miles
    Test number
    484325724218
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass124,693 miles (+5,196)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,693 miles
    Test number
    442164318667
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass119,497 miles (+3,780)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,497 miles
    Test number
    108084890615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass115,717 miles (+5,367)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,717 miles
    Test number
    553198496615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass110,350 miles (+5,545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,350 miles
    Test number
    496888329889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays obscuring components
  9. Pass104,805 miles (+6,251)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,805 miles
    Test number
    230348779214
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass98,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,554 miles
    Test number
    677613400602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear suspension arm upper inner bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail98,554 miles (+2,327)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,554 miles
    Test number
    986884685769
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear suspension arm upper inner bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass96,227 miles (+4,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,227 miles
    Test number
    406299800981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass91,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,989 miles
    Test number
    818667714062
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Fail91,989 miles (+7,757)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,989 miles
    Test number
    786462277906
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Pass84,232 miles (+3,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    609635763108
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted
  16. Pass80,744 miles (+11,078)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    80,744 miles
    Test number
    738142714281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,666 miles (+7,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,666 miles
    Test number
    328690203276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass61,892 miles (+14,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,892 miles
    Test number
    767952102207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass47,382 miles (+13,232)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,382 miles
    Test number
    617771441033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,150 miles (+15,734)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,150 miles
    Test number
    711277540028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,416 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,416 miles
    Test number
    150699329459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,191 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,191 miles
    Test number
    750086129019
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 BXD

Does LA55 BXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 BXD is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 BXD?
The MOT on LA55 BXD is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 BXD done?
LA55 BXD was recorded at 137,141 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 6,715 miles a year.
Has LA55 BXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 BXD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 BXD 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 LA55 BXD find?
LA55 BXD passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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