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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LA55 FXEMOT history

LA55 FXE is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 11 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2024.

LA55 FXE grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
168,269 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 FXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 FXE was last recorded at 168,269 miles on 17 Jan 2024, 9,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,164 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
9,105 miles
Average per year
8,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,269 miles
  • 2023 – 159,164 miles
  • 2022 – 152,182 miles
  • 2021 – 144,955 miles
  • 2020 – 137,267 miles
  • 2019 – 125,655 miles
  • 2018 – 119,057 miles
  • 2017 – 106,161 miles
  • 2015 – 100,887 miles
  • 2014 – 93,530 miles
  • 2013 – 84,429 miles
  • 2011 – 67,933 miles
  • 2010 – 55,166 miles
  • 2009 – 49,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,269 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Underside has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges on both sides, just ok at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,269 miles (+9,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,269 miles
    Test number
    157672380838
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass159,164 miles (+6,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,164 miles
    Test number
    454358812174
    • 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))
  3. Pass152,182 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,182 miles
    Test number
    387654807259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  4. Fail152,182 miles (+7,227)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,182 miles
    Test number
    713696439602
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  5. Pass144,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,955 miles
    Test number
    467740843232
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion
  6. Fail144,955 miles (+7,688)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,955 miles
    Test number
    993012268662
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion
  7. Pass137,267 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,267 miles
    Test number
    425615136490
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges on both sides, just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides onto calipers cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail137,257 miles (+11,602)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,257 miles
    Test number
    528539597377
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pad and would advise rear pads checking properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges on both sides, just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides onto calipers cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass125,655 miles (+6,598)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,655 miles
    Test number
    877313116603
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advise (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower rear position light not working
  10. Pass119,057 miles (+12,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,057 miles
    Test number
    756292939765
    • AdvisoryREAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS
  11. Pass106,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,161 miles
    Test number
    634116053207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,161 miles (+5,274)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,161 miles
    Test number
    481220059056
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass100,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,887 miles
    Test number
    139820210202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,887 miles (+7,357)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,887 miles
    Test number
    263609292715
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded and pitted
  15. Pass93,530 miles (+9,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,530 miles
    Test number
    645112564273
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass84,429 miles (+16,496)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,429 miles
    Test number
    309269463288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,933 miles (+12,767)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,933 miles
    Test number
    276679941229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,166 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,166 miles
    Test number
    611420950231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    362518239397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,261 miles (+15,242)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    244251239316
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  21. Pass34,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,019 miles
    Test number
    801329409055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 FXE

Does LA55 FXE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 FXE expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 FXE?
The MOT on LA55 FXE expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 FXE done?
LA55 FXE was recorded at 168,269 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2024, an average of 8,938 miles a year.
Has LA55 FXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 FXE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 FXE 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 FXE find?
LA55 FXE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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