BMW 118
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LL56 EBNMOT history
LL56 EBN is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 9 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 146,420 mi
- At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,436 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL56 EBN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 118
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 9 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL56 EBN was last recorded at 146,420 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 2,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 143,898 miles · 4 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,522 miles
- Average per year
- 6,436 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,420 miles
- 2024 – 143,898 miles
- 2023 – 135,323 miles
- 2022 – 129,752 miles
- 2021 – 127,771 miles
- 2020 – 124,151 miles
- 2019 – 118,242 miles
- 2018 – 110,417 miles
- 2017 – 103,561 miles
- 2016 – 93,098 miles
- 2015 – 82,206 miles
- 2014 – 65,779 miles
- 2013 – 61,380 miles
- 2012 – 55,358 miles
- 2011 – 47,603 miles
- 2009 – 43,851 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,420 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,420 miles (+2,522)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 146,420 miles
- Test number
- 917129713923
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass143,898 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 143,898 miles
- Test number
- 479871502421
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail143,898 miles (+8,575)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,898 miles
- Test number
- 741990004631
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass135,323 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 135,323 miles
- Test number
- 933981100004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,323 miles (+5,571)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,323 miles
- Test number
- 365230559835
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass129,752 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 129,752 miles
- Test number
- 916342253993
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail129,752 miles (+1,981)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,752 miles
- Test number
- 406305054171
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass127,771 miles3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 127,771 miles
- Test number
- 683295743155
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail127,771 miles (+3,620)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,771 miles
- Test number
- 724076023960
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass124,151 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 124,151 miles
- Test number
- 142322513539
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail124,151 miles (+5,909)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,151 miles
- Test number
- 984515698898
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 118,242 miles
- Test number
- 798418380044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,242 miles (+7,825)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,242 miles
- Test number
- 972642834283
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass110,417 miles (+51)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 110,417 miles
- Test number
- 949374937867
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obstructing view of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail110,366 miles (+6,805)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,366 miles
- Test number
- 824608415909
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obstructing view of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass103,561 miles (+10,463)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 103,561 miles
- Test number
- 702693237858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,098 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 93,098 miles
- Test number
- 169429272943
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Fail93,098 miles (+10,892)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,098 miles
- Test number
- 551834187138
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass82,206 miles (+16,427)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 82,206 miles
- Test number
- 338762825282
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass65,779 miles (+4,399)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 65,779 miles
- Test number
- 877516264062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,380 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 61,380 miles
- Test number
- 669439773118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,375 miles (+6,017)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,375 miles
- Test number
- 787118773140
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,358 miles (+7,755)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 55,358 miles
- Test number
- 887791782148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,603 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 47,603 miles
- Test number
- 808074421075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)
- NoteOil leak
Fail47,600 miles (+3,749)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,600 miles
- Test number
- 365844021090
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)
- NoteOil leak
Pass43,851 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 43,851 miles
- Test number
- 631243599277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL56 EBN
- Does LL56 EBN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL56 EBN expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL56 EBN?
- The MOT on LL56 EBN expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL56 EBN done?
- LL56 EBN was recorded at 146,420 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 6,436 miles a year.
- Has LL56 EBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL56 EBN has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL56 EBN 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 LL56 EBN find?
- LL56 EBN passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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