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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LD56 KAAMOT history

LD56 KAA is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 199,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
199,084 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 KAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 KAA was last recorded at 199,084 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,905 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
179 miles
Average per year
9,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,084 miles
  • 2025 – 185,821 miles
  • 2024 – 171,702 miles
  • 2023 – 155,411 miles
  • 2022 – 141,236 miles
  • 2020 – 121,028 miles
  • 2019 – 116,206 miles
  • 2018 – 109,216 miles
  • 2017 – 102,064 miles
  • 2016 – 95,335 miles
  • 2015 – 88,180 miles
  • 2014 – 78,715 miles
  • 2013 – 70,740 miles
  • 2012 – 62,704 miles
  • 2011 – 54,971 miles
  • 2010 – 46,674 miles
  • 2009 – 38,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,084 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,084 miles (+179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    199,084 miles
    Test number
    762483223674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail198,905 miles (+13,084)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,905 miles
    Test number
    198865019340
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated rack gaitor (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass185,821 miles (+199)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    185,821 miles
    Test number
    657346300503
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail185,622 miles (+1,781)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,622 miles
    Test number
    943982678675
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail183,841 miles (+12,139)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,841 miles
    Test number
    139940765679
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHazard lamps flash at more than 120 times a minute
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp lens defective but no affect on emitted lights
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both, back ground colour deteriorated (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass171,702 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    171,702 miles
    Test number
    672209205616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail171,683 miles (+16,272)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,683 miles
    Test number
    838448895045
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,411 miles (+14,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,411 miles
    Test number
    436041916141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,236 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,236 miles
    Test number
    683491497221
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail141,236 miles (+20,208)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,236 miles
    Test number
    933558274145
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass121,028 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,028 miles
    Test number
    850479252787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,206 miles (+6,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,206 miles
    Test number
    977524489522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake close to limit

  13. Pass109,216 miles (+7,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,216 miles
    Test number
    470978633083
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass102,064 miles (+6,729)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,064 miles
    Test number
    651892273283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,335 miles (+7,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,335 miles
    Test number
    948141811285
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner brake pad appears low

  16. Pass88,180 miles (+9,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,180 miles
    Test number
    824785875301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn to limit/discs worn

  17. Pass78,715 miles (+7,975)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    286091444284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,740 miles (+8,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,740 miles
    Test number
    825948843263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,704 miles (+7,733)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,704 miles
    Test number
    715241462222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,971 miles (+8,297)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,971 miles
    Test number
    795593351236
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on edges

  21. Pass46,674 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,674 miles
    Test number
    224769850247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,169 miles
    Test number
    342672169224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 KAA

Does LD56 KAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 KAA is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 KAA?
The MOT on LD56 KAA is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 KAA done?
LD56 KAA was recorded at 199,084 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 9,472 miles a year.
Has LD56 KAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 KAA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 KAA 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 LD56 KAA find?
LD56 KAA passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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