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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB59 VDLMOT history

LB59 VDL is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 22 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 203,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
203,631 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 VDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 VDL was last recorded at 203,631 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,620 miles · 15 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
13,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,631 miles
  • 2025 – 186,962 miles
  • 2024 – 173,036 miles
  • 2023 – 160,556 miles
  • 2022 – 130,591 miles
  • 2021 – 89,997 miles
  • 2019 – 69,698 miles
  • 2018 – 57,587 miles
  • 2017 – 51,776 miles
  • 2016 – 43,914 miles
  • 2015 – 37,314 miles
  • 2014 – 31,196 miles
  • 2013 – 25,950 miles
  • 2012 – 20,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,631 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,631 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    203,631 miles
    Test number
    552878115459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail203,620 miles (+16,658)3 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,620 miles
    Test number
    610192968729
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass186,962 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    186,962 miles
    Test number
    345253664053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail186,962 miles (+13,926)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,962 miles
    Test number
    977455049172
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  5. Pass173,036 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    173,036 miles
    Test number
    632889318655
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail173,036 miles (+12,480)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,036 miles
    Test number
    364612538705
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass160,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,556 miles
    Test number
    729725437811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor

  8. Fail160,556 miles (+29,965)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,556 miles
    Test number
    726817099971
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor

  9. Pass130,591 miles1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,591 miles
    Test number
    127544879904
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bump stops and dust covers damaged (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bump stops and dust covers damaged (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBrake and clutch pedal rubbers missing
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp broken and loose

  10. Fail130,591 miles (+40,594)1 repaired1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,591 miles
    Test number
    359562600255
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bump stops and dust covers damaged (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bump stops and dust covers damaged (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBrake and clutch pedal rubbers missing
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp broken and loose

  11. Pass89,997 miles (+20,299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,997 miles
    Test number
    867083866439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavily worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on indicating low tyre pressure

  12. Pass69,698 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,698 miles
    Test number
    571784436593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,996 miles (+11,409)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,996 miles
    Test number
    116628909862
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNone run flat tyres fitted to front run flats fitted to rear

  14. Pass57,587 miles (+5,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,587 miles
    Test number
    967880064729
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split in rear rubber coupling. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  15. Pass51,776 miles (+7,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,776 miles
    Test number
    497614189788
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,914 miles (+6,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,914 miles
    Test number
    895853675444
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass37,314 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,314 miles
    Test number
    149126528437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,196 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,196 miles
    Test number
    809272634340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,950 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    25,950 miles
    Test number
    908708443328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    20,254 miles
    Test number
    136713052321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,254 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,254 miles
    Test number
    858853452312
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB59 VDL

Does LB59 VDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 VDL is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 VDL?
The MOT on LB59 VDL is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 VDL done?
LB59 VDL was recorded at 203,631 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 13,324 miles a year.
Has LB59 VDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 VDL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB59 VDL 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 LB59 VDL find?
LB59 VDL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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