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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,600 cc

LK56 OCVMOT history

LK56 OCV is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LK56 OCV black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,892 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 OCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 OCV was last recorded at 128,892 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,128 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
764 miles
Average per year
5,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,892 miles
  • 2025 – 128,128 miles
  • 2024 – 127,172 miles
  • 2023 – 126,141 miles
  • 2022 – 125,196 miles
  • 2021 – 119,794 miles
  • 2020 – 109,339 miles
  • 2019 – 102,453 miles
  • 2018 – 89,114 miles
  • 2017 – 75,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,892 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    720595542649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail128,892 miles (+764)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    653470144925
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass128,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,128 miles
    Test number
    665189030613
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail128,128 miles (+956)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,128 miles
    Test number
    207203641308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass127,172 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,172 miles
    Test number
    218373777849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail127,172 miles (+1,031)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,172 miles
    Test number
    741631266815
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,141 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,141 miles
    Test number
    196118637424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail126,141 miles (+945)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,141 miles
    Test number
    596160043471
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass125,196 miles (+5,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,196 miles
    Test number
    320579350439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass119,794 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,794 miles
    Test number
    338837258580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,787 miles (+10,448)1 dangerous9 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,787 miles
    Test number
    527826635941
    • DangerousFront Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested not done due to eng man fault +exhust front pipe nuts missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fron flex to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child door lock
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker boot ins
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shocker boot ins
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort
    • AdvisoryFuel flap worn
    • AdvisoryInt mirror loose
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet felt ins

  12. Pass109,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    109,339 miles
    Test number
    181656884744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,339 miles (+6,886)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,339 miles
    Test number
    341450806223
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass102,453 miles (+13,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,453 miles
    Test number
    959414679299
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryFuel filler flap hinge broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass89,114 miles (+727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,114 miles
    Test number
    389431881133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail88,387 miles (+12,762)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,387 miles
    Test number
    629672755186
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass75,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,625 miles
    Test number
    983531362903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LK56 OCV

Does LK56 OCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 OCV is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 OCV?
The MOT on LK56 OCV is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 OCV done?
LK56 OCV was recorded at 128,892 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 5,777 miles a year.
Has LK56 OCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 OCV has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 OCV 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 OCV find?
LK56 OCV passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side.

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