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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LD56 BGYMOT history

LD56 BGY is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 25 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,772 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 BGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 BGY was last recorded at 121,772 miles on 30 May 2026, 2,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2022: 105,157 miles, lower than 108,154 miles on 23 May 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,977 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,795 miles
Average per year
6,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,772 miles
  • 2025 – 118,977 miles
  • 2024 – 115,049 miles
  • 2023 – 109,721 miles
  • 2022 – 105,157 miles
  • 2021 – 100,783 miles
  • 2019 – 93,341 miles
  • 2018 – 83,775 miles
  • 2017 – 77,768 miles
  • 2016 – 75,418 miles
  • 2015 – 69,352 miles
  • 2014 – 60,564 miles
  • 2013 – 53,148 miles
  • 2011 – 39,823 miles
  • 2010 – 29,783 miles
  • 2009 – 21,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,772 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,772 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,772 miles
    Test number
    625453457854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,977 miles (+3,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,977 miles
    Test number
    618086203826
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked perishing
  3. Pass115,049 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,049 miles
    Test number
    155309516694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,721 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,721 miles
    Test number
    178990955252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,157 miles (-2,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,157 miles
    Test number
    315441392305
    • 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))
  6. Fail108,154 miles (+7,371)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,154 miles
    Test number
    752093435882
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  7. Pass100,783 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,783 miles
    Test number
    680705840675
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail100,783 miles (+131)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,783 miles
    Test number
    941876951332
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail100,652 miles (+7,311)2 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,652 miles
    Test number
    581324145520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested excess smoke from exhaust blocking emissions, (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing headlight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing headlight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass93,341 miles (+9,566)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,341 miles
    Test number
    307163135043
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
  11. Pass83,775 miles (+6,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,775 miles
    Test number
    938933336270
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass77,768 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    77,768 miles
    Test number
    269276065876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,418 miles
    Test number
    182135793133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,418 miles (+6,066)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,418 miles
    Test number
    212812314552
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  15. Fail69,352 miles (+8,788)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,352 miles
    Test number
    201352182644
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • 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)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass60,564 miles (+4)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,564 miles
    Test number
    355905444401
    • NoteEngine noisy
    • NoteOffside front wheel rim slightly buckled
    • NotePark brake out of adjustment
    • NoteVarious oil leaks around engine
  17. Fail60,560 miles (+7,412)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,560 miles
    Test number
    405871444225
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine noisy
    • NoteOffside front wheel rim slightly buckled
    • NotePark brake out of adjustment
    • NoteVarious oil leaks around engine
  18. Pass53,148 miles (+13,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,148 miles
    Test number
    616851843211
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass39,823 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    516105721303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,797 miles (+10,014)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,797 miles
    Test number
    996002621337
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass29,783 miles (+8,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    29,783 miles
    Test number
    513854110381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass21,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,390 miles
    Test number
    842425519323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 BGY

Does LD56 BGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 BGY is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 BGY?
The MOT on LD56 BGY is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 BGY done?
LD56 BGY was recorded at 121,772 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 6,066 miles a year.
Has LD56 BGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 BGY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LD56 BGY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 BGY find?
LD56 BGY passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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