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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LK56 LTFMOT history

LK56 LTF is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 15 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,507 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LTF was last recorded at 76,507 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 9,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,858 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,649 miles
Average per year
3,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,507 miles
  • 2024 – 66,858 miles
  • 2023 – 63,929 miles
  • 2022 – 59,341 miles
  • 2021 – 50,891 miles
  • 2020 – 46,450 miles
  • 2019 – 34,874 miles
  • 2017 – 30,124 miles
  • 2016 – 28,938 miles
  • 2015 – 27,822 miles
  • 2014 – 26,072 miles
  • 2011 – 21,752 miles
  • 2010 – 19,764 miles
  • 2009 – 11,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,507 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,507 miles (+9,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,507 miles
    Test number
    839061098280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

  2. Pass66,858 miles (+1,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,858 miles
    Test number
    296397807740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    551450274939
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail65,750 miles (+1,821)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    395130685936
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass63,929 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,929 miles
    Test number
    857984002704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail63,929 miles (+4,588)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,929 miles
    Test number
    845796641169
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass59,341 miles (+8,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,341 miles
    Test number
    981342084681
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass50,891 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,891 miles
    Test number
    962123868377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,450 miles (+11,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,450 miles
    Test number
    209625322533
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass34,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,874 miles
    Test number
    163208038674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,874 miles (+4,750)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,874 miles
    Test number
    385511135240
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass30,124 miles (+1,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,124 miles
    Test number
    696830693857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

  13. Pass28,938 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,938 miles
    Test number
    265363910229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,822 miles
    Test number
    465411225053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail27,822 miles (+1,750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,822 miles
    Test number
    347700225091
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass26,072 miles (+4,320)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,072 miles
    Test number
    138661224096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight condensation in Offside front headlight

  17. Pass21,752 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,752 miles
    Test number
    529293981277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,764 miles (+7,895)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,764 miles
    Test number
    623104580234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,869 miles
    Test number
    981000169264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LTF

Does LK56 LTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LTF is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LTF?
The MOT on LK56 LTF is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 LTF done?
LK56 LTF was recorded at 76,507 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 3,974 miles a year.
Has LK56 LTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LTF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LK56 LTF 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 LTF find?
LK56 LTF passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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