BMW 120
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LB55 LYUMOT history
LB55 LYU is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 334,607 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 334,607 km
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 17,889 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 LYU
- 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
- 19 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 LYU was last recorded at 334,607 km on 22 Aug 2024, 17,373 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 317,234 km · 21 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 17,373 km
- Average per year
- 17,889 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 334,607 km
- 2023 – 317,234 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass334,607 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all three which are working (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBell housing bolts broken
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass334,607 km1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 334,607 km
- Test number
- 100658239312
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all three which are working (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBell housing bolts broken
Fail334,607 km (+17,373)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 334,607 km
- Test number
- 319825877367
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all three which are working (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBell housing bolts broken
- AdvisoryTpms warning
Pass317,234 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 317,234 km
- Test number
- 962351370022
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail317,234 km (+2,904)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 317,234 km
- Test number
- 513211881693
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail314,330 km2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 314,330 km
- Test number
- 857805228836
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass187,160 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 187,160 miles
- Test number
- 154815206826
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail187,160 miles (+5,919)1 major2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,160 miles
- Test number
- 769690519381
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass181,241 miles (+3,731)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 181,241 miles
- Test number
- 619193615856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,510 miles (+4,412)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 177,510 miles
- Test number
- 984954582943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,098 miles (+4,981)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 173,098 miles
- Test number
- 463261254261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,117 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 168,117 miles
- Test number
- 416001902913
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Fail168,117 miles (+10,586)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,117 miles
- Test number
- 132373674350
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass157,531 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 157,531 miles
- Test number
- 169614514339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail157,531 miles (+10,318)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,531 miles
- Test number
- 363249375752
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm. (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint centre (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint centre (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass147,213 miles (+17,047)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 147,213 miles
- Test number
- 667976942451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,166 miles (+13,962)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 130,166 miles
- Test number
- 899807014248
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass116,204 miles (+11,480)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 116,204 miles
- Test number
- 137454323246
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass104,724 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 104,724 miles
- Test number
- 319182472146
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail104,724 miles (+1,216)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,724 miles
- Test number
- 776421572106
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass103,508 miles (+10,954)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 103,508 miles
- Test number
- 767286671206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,554 miles (+5,774)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 92,554 miles
- Test number
- 253686510442
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 86,780 miles
- Test number
- 991446809141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 LYU
- Does LB55 LYU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 LYU expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 LYU?
- The MOT on LB55 LYU expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 LYU done?
- LB55 LYU was recorded at 334,607 km at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 17,889 km a year.
- Has LB55 LYU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 LYU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 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 LB55 LYU find?
- LB55 LYU passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; direction indicator slightly discoloured all three which are working; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.
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