BMW 120
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LB54 GVUMOT history
LB54 GVU is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 22 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,231 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 123,231 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,327 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 GVU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 GVU was last recorded at 123,231 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,254 miles · 9 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,977 miles
- Average per year
- 5,327 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,231 miles
- 2025 – 119,254 miles
- 2024 – 118,117 miles
- 2023 – 116,764 miles
- 2022 – 114,088 miles
- 2021 – 111,272 miles
- 2020 – 108,773 miles
- 2019 – 104,574 miles
- 2018 – 98,723 miles
- 2017 – 92,896 miles
- 2016 – 85,941 miles
- 2015 – 76,233 miles
- 2014 – 75,992 miles
- 2013 – 69,748 miles
- 2011 – 56,632 miles
- 2010 – 43,125 miles
- 2009 – 34,416 miles
- 2008 – 27,048 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,231 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,231 miles (+3,977)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 123,231 miles
- Test number
- 605774027121
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass119,254 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 119,254 miles
- Test number
- 452622788275
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail119,254 miles (+1,137)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,254 miles
- Test number
- 759083050782
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass118,117 miles (+1,353)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 118,117 miles
- Test number
- 274304362355
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass116,764 miles (+2,676)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 116,764 miles
- Test number
- 274779168115
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,088 miles (+2,816)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 114,088 miles
- Test number
- 782672005588
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,272 miles (+2,499)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 111,272 miles
- Test number
- 975021572752
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 108,773 miles
- Test number
- 987343772404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,766 miles (+4,192)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,766 miles
- Test number
- 828389539263
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass104,574 miles (+5,851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 104,574 miles
- Test number
- 188974432055
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass98,723 miles (+5,827)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 98,723 miles
- Test number
- 526163420074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,896 miles (+6,955)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 92,896 miles
- Test number
- 357735181536
- AdvisoryBoth rear indicator bulbs,starting to turn white
Pass85,941 miles (+9,708)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 85,941 miles
- Test number
- 224688772923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,233 miles (+241)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 76,233 miles
- Test number
- 249392885107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,992 miles (+2,173)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 75,992 miles
- Test number
- 126384254360
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,819 miles (+4,071)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 73,819 miles
- Test number
- 388508904045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,748 miles (+13,116)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 69,748 miles
- Test number
- 267064073034
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,632 miles (+254)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 56,632 miles
- Test number
- 239596241272
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteParking brake waring light illuminated
Fail56,378 miles (+13,253)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,378 miles
- Test number
- 607179431266
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteParking brake waring light illuminated
Pass43,125 miles (+243)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 43,125 miles
- Test number
- 144392570478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,882 miles (+8,466)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,882 miles
- Test number
- 400568450086
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass34,416 miles (+7,368)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 34,416 miles
- Test number
- 683987259098
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass27,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 27,048 miles
- Test number
- 894581358030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB54 GVU
- Does LB54 GVU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 GVU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 GVU?
- The MOT on LB54 GVU is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 GVU done?
- LB54 GVU was recorded at 123,231 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,327 miles a year.
- Has LB54 GVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 GVU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB54 GVU 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 LB54 GVU find?
- LB54 GVU passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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