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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB56 XOMMOT history

LB56 XOM is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 12 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 209,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
209,587 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XOM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XOM was last recorded at 209,587 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,576 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
11,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,587 miles
  • 2024 – 203,129 miles
  • 2023 – 193,244 miles
  • 2022 – 184,753 miles
  • 2021 – 178,940 miles
  • 2020 – 174,088 miles
  • 2019 – 168,650 miles
  • 2018 – 162,420 miles
  • 2017 – 154,218 miles
  • 2016 – 141,032 miles
  • 2015 – 130,414 miles
  • 2014 – 118,271 miles
  • 2013 – 106,101 miles
  • 2012 – 85,081 miles
  • 2011 – 62,794 miles
  • 2009 – 30,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,587 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • CHIPS IN THE WINDSCREEN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • METAL OBJECT IN THE N/S/F TYRE TREAD

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,587 miles (+11)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    209,587 miles
    Test number
    433741092539
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail209,576 miles (+6,447)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,576 miles
    Test number
    538474058125
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively damaged Both nearside and offside split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass203,129 miles (+9,885)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    203,129 miles
    Test number
    904097326396
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low

  4. Pass193,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    193,244 miles
    Test number
    336987791661
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail193,244 miles (+8,491)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,244 miles
    Test number
    867210824736
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass184,753 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    184,753 miles
    Test number
    763038055357
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail184,753 miles (+5,813)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,753 miles
    Test number
    389454322318
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 R17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 R17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass178,940 miles (+4,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    178,940 miles
    Test number
    267158246380
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass174,088 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    174,088 miles
    Test number
    597211830954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,650 miles (+6,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,650 miles
    Test number
    915706817103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass162,420 miles (+8,202)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    162,420 miles
    Test number
    611540745524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,218 miles
    Test number
    787547331397
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread wearing low

  13. Fail154,218 miles (+13,186)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,218 miles
    Test number
    326875932650
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread wearing low

  14. Pass141,032 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    141,032 miles
    Test number
    378015557478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail141,012 miles (+10,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,012 miles
    Test number
    768233082027
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass130,414 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    130,414 miles
    Test number
    578804408897
    • AdvisoryCHIPS IN THE WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryMETAL OBJECT IN THE N/S/F TYRE TREAD

  17. Fail130,366 miles (+12,095)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,366 miles
    Test number
    101835908689
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + BRAKE DISCS AGED (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS PERISHED BADLY
    • AdvisoryCHIPS IN THE WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryFRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOW + DISCS AGED
    • AdvisoryMETAL OBJECT IN THE N/S/F TYRE TREAD

  18. Pass118,271 miles (+12,170)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,271 miles
    Test number
    366947324451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,101 miles (+21,020)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    106,101 miles
    Test number
    455177723483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,081 miles (+22,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,081 miles
    Test number
    525406232348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass62,794 miles (+15,802)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,794 miles
    Test number
    187216731398
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat offside rear

  22. Fail46,992 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,992 miles
    Test number
    208697701053
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOsf side light came on when tapped

  23. Pass46,992 miles (+16,836)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,992 miles
    Test number
    746877201006
    • NoteOsf side light came on when tapped

  24. Pass30,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,156 miles
    Test number
    471107319379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XOM

Does LB56 XOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XOM is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XOM?
The MOT on LB56 XOM is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XOM done?
LB56 XOM was recorded at 209,587 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 11,230 miles a year.
Has LB56 XOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XOM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 XOM 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 LB56 XOM find?
LB56 XOM passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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