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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL09 ASHMOT history

LL09 ASH is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 17 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,344 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 ASH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 ASH was last recorded at 130,344 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 5,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,473 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,871 miles
Average per year
7,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,344 miles
  • 2025 – 124,473 miles
  • 2024 – 116,306 miles
  • 2023 – 101,201 miles
  • 2022 – 84,750 miles
  • 2021 – 83,190 miles
  • 2020 – 79,769 miles
  • 2019 – 76,003 miles
  • 2018 – 73,450 miles
  • 2017 – 66,200 miles
  • 2016 – 58,458 miles
  • 2015 – 47,694 miles
  • 2014 – 39,890 miles
  • 2013 – 31,390 miles
  • 2012 – 21,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,344 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays installed obscuring some components

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Under body and engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,344 miles (+5,871)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,344 miles
    Test number
    220244209939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays installed obscuring some components

  2. Pass124,473 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,473 miles
    Test number
    847383385023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,472 miles (+8,166)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,472 miles
    Test number
    360088801662
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,306 miles (+15,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,306 miles
    Test number
    346698346009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  5. Pass101,201 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,201 miles
    Test number
    752814294817
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  6. Fail101,201 miles (+16,451)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,201 miles
    Test number
    944967153174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  7. Pass84,750 miles (+1,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    183306106422
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass83,190 miles (+3,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    414156794418
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass79,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,769 miles
    Test number
    756397268999
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail79,769 miles (+3,766)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,769 miles
    Test number
    212021174633
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass76,003 miles (+2,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,003 miles
    Test number
    708542418232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass73,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    838658958707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,450 miles (+7,250)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    112650075931
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass66,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,200 miles
    Test number
    696351277914
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Fail66,200 miles (+7,742)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,200 miles
    Test number
    426836150269
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass58,458 miles (+10,764)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,458 miles
    Test number
    620865352601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,694 miles (+7,804)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,694 miles
    Test number
    819187585178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,890 miles (+8,500)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,890 miles
    Test number
    868217194143
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass31,390 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,390 miles
    Test number
    977758193152
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail31,390 miles (+9,568)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,390 miles
    Test number
    598518893125
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass21,822 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,822 miles
    Test number
    295309992480
    • NoteVery small cuts in both rear tyres - no cords visable.

Questions about LL09 ASH

Does LL09 ASH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 ASH is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 ASH?
The MOT on LL09 ASH is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 ASH done?
LL09 ASH was recorded at 130,344 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 7,649 miles a year.
Has LL09 ASH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 ASH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL09 ASH 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 LL09 ASH find?
LL09 ASH passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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