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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB05 YUYMOT history

LB05 YUY is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 223,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
223,607 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YUY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YUY was last recorded at 223,607 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 11,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,971 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,636 miles
Average per year
9,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,607 miles
  • 2025 – 211,971 miles
  • 2024 – 201,666 miles
  • 2022 – 189,321 miles
  • 2021 – 180,060 miles
  • 2020 – 173,297 miles
  • 2019 – 165,413 miles
  • 2018 – 159,280 miles
  • 2017 – 151,680 miles
  • 2016 – 143,085 miles
  • 2015 – 138,959 miles
  • 2014 – 129,815 miles
  • 2013 – 123,872 miles
  • 2012 – 113,993 miles
  • 2011 – 98,592 miles
  • 2009 – 72,917 miles
  • 2008 – 55,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,607 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    223,607 miles
    Test number
    315516644694
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Fail223,607 miles (+11,636)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,607 miles
    Test number
    929869654213
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Pass211,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    211,971 miles
    Test number
    360061482721
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail211,971 miles (+10,305)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,971 miles
    Test number
    765497170763
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass201,666 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    201,666 miles
    Test number
    596660822323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail201,641 miles (+12,320)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,641 miles
    Test number
    713113755357
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass189,321 miles (+9,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    189,321 miles
    Test number
    728793299983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass180,060 miles (+6,763)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    180,060 miles
    Test number
    863773714330
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Pass173,297 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    173,297 miles
    Test number
    765561358415
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose clamp snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail173,297 miles (+7,884)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,297 miles
    Test number
    540689260480
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose clamp snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass165,413 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,413 miles
    Test number
    293489001055
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail165,413 miles (+6,133)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,413 miles
    Test number
    215022670641
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass159,280 miles (+7,600)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    159,280 miles
    Test number
    740450555731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass151,680 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,680 miles
    Test number
    283993954495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light present on dash
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test covering some testable items

  15. Fail151,680 miles (+8,595)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,680 miles
    Test number
    466114790792
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light present on dash
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test covering some testable items

  16. Pass143,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,085 miles
    Test number
    618401508517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,085 miles (+4,126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,085 miles
    Test number
    884102081756
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass138,959 miles (+9,144)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    138,959 miles
    Test number
    717444235140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,815 miles (+5,943)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    129,815 miles
    Test number
    146106924108
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass123,872 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,872 miles
    Test number
    237190823494
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail123,869 miles (+9,876)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,869 miles
    Test number
    928320723196
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass113,993 miles (+15,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    113,993 miles
    Test number
    775076312118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass98,592 miles (+25,675)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,592 miles
    Test number
    198757731154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,917 miles (+17,300)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,917 miles
    Test number
    694898089117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,617 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,617 miles
    Test number
    463385688142
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass55,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,617 miles
    Test number
    732895488134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB05 YUY

Does LB05 YUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 YUY is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YUY?
The MOT on LB05 YUY is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 YUY done?
LB05 YUY was recorded at 223,607 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 9,583 miles a year.
Has LB05 YUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YUY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 YUY 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 LB05 YUY find?
LB05 YUY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; general under body corrosion.

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