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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 VUVMOT history

LB55 VUV is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 213,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2023
Mileage
213,201 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VUV
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 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VUV was last recorded at 213,201 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 18,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,081 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
18,120 miles
Average per year
14,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 213,201 miles
  • 2021 – 195,081 miles
  • 2020 – 168,636 miles
  • 2019 – 154,782 miles
  • 2018 – 146,307 miles
  • 2017 – 130,199 miles
  • 2016 – 114,255 miles
  • 2015 – 98,386 miles
  • 2014 – 80,155 miles
  • 2013 – 58,628 miles
  • 2012 – 41,957 miles
  • 2011 – 33,897 miles
  • 2010 – 27,340 miles
  • 2009 – 19,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,201 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass213,201 miles (+18,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    213,201 miles
    Test number
    616580995724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass195,081 miles (+26,445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    195,081 miles
    Test number
    984057763052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under body and components

  3. Pass168,636 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,636 miles
    Test number
    928223883285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail168,461 miles (+13,679)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,461 miles
    Test number
    705022981787
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass154,782 miles (+8,475)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,782 miles
    Test number
    522002663552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,307 miles
    Test number
    848123074247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,307 miles (+16,108)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,307 miles
    Test number
    471626784872
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass130,199 miles (+15,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,199 miles
    Test number
    343223219847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass114,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,255 miles
    Test number
    543379301308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail114,255 miles (+15,869)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,255 miles
    Test number
    169610212866
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass98,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,386 miles
    Test number
    226350385073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail98,386 miles (+18,231)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,386 miles
    Test number
    867360085041
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass80,155 miles (+21,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,155 miles
    Test number
    817751884034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass58,628 miles (+16,671)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,628 miles
    Test number
    856492783039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,957 miles (+8,060)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,957 miles
    Test number
    787797672082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,897 miles (+6,557)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,897 miles
    Test number
    815224361066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,340 miles (+7,851)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,340 miles
    Test number
    134966080409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,489 miles
    Test number
    721975289002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 VUV

Does LB55 VUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 VUV expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VUV?
The MOT on LB55 VUV expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 VUV done?
LB55 VUV was recorded at 213,201 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 14,253 miles a year.
Has LB55 VUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VUV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB55 VUV 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 VUV find?
LB55 VUV passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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