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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LK56 KKVMOT history

LK56 KKV is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 183,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2025
Mileage
183,088 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 KKV
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
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 KKV was last recorded at 183,088 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 8,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,253 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
8,835 miles
Average per year
10,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,088 miles
  • 2023 – 174,253 miles
  • 2022 – 166,020 miles
  • 2021 – 156,156 miles
  • 2020 – 147,676 miles
  • 2019 – 139,277 miles
  • 2018 – 129,014 miles
  • 2017 – 117,452 miles
  • 2016 – 104,519 miles
  • 2015 – 92,463 miles
  • 2014 – 84,843 miles
  • 2013 – 73,507 miles
  • 2012 – 63,871 miles
  • 2011 – 51,767 miles
  • 2010 – 39,353 miles
  • 2009 – 28,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,088 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTpms onRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Undertrays Fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,088 miles (+8,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    183,088 miles
    Test number
    221765488418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTpms on

  2. Pass174,253 miles (+8,233)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    174,253 miles
    Test number
    918129663414
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTpms on

  3. Pass166,020 miles (+9,864)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,020 miles
    Test number
    928044196007
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTpms Lamp On
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass156,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    156,156 miles
    Test number
    641240791497
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail156,156 miles (+8,480)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,156 miles
    Test number
    941811891266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTpms on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass147,676 miles (+8,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,676 miles
    Test number
    236765113516
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer hub rose bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres starting to step on inner edges

  7. Pass139,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,277 miles
    Test number
    355688559710
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail139,277 miles (+10,263)3 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,277 miles
    Test number
    985661706701
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass129,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    547703901091
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Brake Flexi pipes perished

  10. Fail129,014 miles (+11,562)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,014 miles
    Test number
    190059092810
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Brake Flexi pipes perished

  11. Pass117,452 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,452 miles
    Test number
    107392196558
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail117,424 miles (+12,905)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,424 miles
    Test number
    740426223914
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass104,519 miles (+12,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,519 miles
    Test number
    875559961573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass92,463 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    748055005208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,843 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,843 miles
    Test number
    236963554243
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail84,843 miles (+11,336)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,843 miles
    Test number
    309713454248
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass73,507 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,507 miles
    Test number
    179666853256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,498 miles (+9,627)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,498 miles
    Test number
    236633453216
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlamp aim adjusted during test

  19. Pass63,871 miles (+12,104)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,871 miles
    Test number
    335741542459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,767 miles (+12,414)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,767 miles
    Test number
    345992841494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,353 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    563615140241
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass39,353 miles (+10,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,353 miles
    Test number
    733725140288
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass28,881 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,881 miles
    Test number
    570797639261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LK56 KKV

Does LK56 KKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 KKV expired on 20 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 KKV?
The MOT on LK56 KKV expired on 20 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 KKV done?
LK56 KKV was recorded at 183,088 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 10,377 miles a year.
Has LK56 KKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 KKV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LK56 KKV 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 LK56 KKV find?
LK56 KKV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear exhaust mounting defective; tpms on.

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