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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LC05 FPPMOT history

LC05 FPP is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 220,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
220,321 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 FPP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 FPP was last recorded at 220,321 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 2,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,460 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,861 miles
Average per year
8,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,321 miles
  • 2025 – 217,460 miles
  • 2024 – 213,727 miles
  • 2023 – 208,768 miles
  • 2022 – 205,857 miles
  • 2021 – 202,871 miles
  • 2019 – 196,041 miles
  • 2018 – 191,392 miles
  • 2017 – 186,576 miles
  • 2016 – 181,436 miles
  • 2015 – 170,604 miles
  • 2014 – 163,116 miles
  • 2013 – 155,177 miles
  • 2012 – 147,131 miles
  • 2011 – 129,958 miles
  • 2010 – 112,157 miles
  • 2009 – 96,249 miles
  • 2008 – 72,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,321 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,321 miles (+2,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    220,321 miles
    Test number
    501264465735
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion

  2. Pass217,460 miles (+3,733)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    217,460 miles
    Test number
    760528867344
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension components has general corrosion

  3. Pass213,727 miles (+4,959)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    213,727 miles
    Test number
    732436579125
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  4. Pass208,768 miles (+2,911)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    208,768 miles
    Test number
    615635629463
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

  5. Pass205,857 miles (+2,986)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    205,857 miles
    Test number
    221248907054
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under body and components

  6. Pass202,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    202,871 miles
    Test number
    382295662779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail202,871 miles (+6,830)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,871 miles
    Test number
    327746509203
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass196,041 miles (+4,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    196,041 miles
    Test number
    864620715654
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass191,392 miles (+4,816)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    191,392 miles
    Test number
    190227804490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass186,576 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    186,576 miles
    Test number
    117858898043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail186,575 miles (+5,139)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,575 miles
    Test number
    259531006061
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass181,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    181,436 miles
    Test number
    105717625503
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  13. Fail181,436 miles (+10,832)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,436 miles
    Test number
    646088002011
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  14. Pass170,604 miles (+142)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    170,604 miles
    Test number
    808709375070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch noisey

  15. Fail170,462 miles (+7,346)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,462 miles
    Test number
    218921375060
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch noisey

  16. Pass163,116 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    163,116 miles
    Test number
    978726264096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail163,106 miles (+7,929)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,106 miles
    Test number
    515418754013
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass155,177 miles (+8,046)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    155,177 miles
    Test number
    768288653043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHandbrake warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteTyre puncture warning lamp illuminated

  19. Pass147,131 miles (+17,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    147,131 miles
    Test number
    616958952023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Pass129,958 miles (+17,801)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    129,958 miles
    Test number
    516939351073
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  21. Pass112,157 miles (+15,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    112,157 miles
    Test number
    124950850417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass96,249 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,249 miles
    Test number
    771921359064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE APPLICATION JUST EVEN

  23. Fail96,248 miles (+24,199)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,248 miles
    Test number
    680986849019
    • DangerousFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE APPLICATION JUST EVEN

  24. Pass72,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,049 miles
    Test number
    992120538133
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LC05 FPP

Does LC05 FPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 FPP is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 FPP?
The MOT on LC05 FPP is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 FPP done?
LC05 FPP was recorded at 220,321 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 8,277 miles a year.
Has LC05 FPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 FPP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LC05 FPP 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 LC05 FPP find?
LC05 FPP passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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