BMW 116
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc
LL56 ESFMOT history
LL56 ESF is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 21 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,673 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 114,673 mi
- At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,721 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL56 ESF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 21 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL56 ESF was last recorded at 114,673 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 3,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,649 miles · 5 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,024 miles
- Average per year
- 6,721 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,673 miles
- 2024 – 111,649 miles
- 2023 – 109,224 miles
- 2022 – 106,627 miles
- 2021 – 104,512 miles
- 2020 – 102,140 miles
- 2019 – 88,110 miles
- 2018 – 66,536 miles
- 2017 – 52,507 miles
- 2016 – 43,277 miles
- 2015 – 34,293 miles
- 2014 – 25,701 miles
- 2013 – 16,103 miles
- 2012 – 12,411 miles
- 2011 – 10,501 miles
- 2010 – 8,561 miles
- 2009 – 6,659 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,673 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes & front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers on under & parts
- AdvisoryCovers on under body & parts
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, 2016–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Engine covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,673 miles (+3,024)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 114,673 miles
- Test number
- 158399435472
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes & front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers on under & parts
- AdvisoryCovers on under body & parts
Pass111,649 miles (+2,425)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 111,649 miles
- Test number
- 540128681494
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle
Pass109,224 miles (+2,597)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 109,224 miles
- Test number
- 945537433830
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,627 miles (+2,115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 106,627 miles
- Test number
- 486317064393
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass104,512 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 104,512 miles
- Test number
- 507716035189
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail104,510 miles (+2,370)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,510 miles
- Test number
- 297175718432
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b.pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass102,140 miles (+14,030)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 102,140 miles
- Test number
- 523411829658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,110 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 88,110 miles
- Test number
- 280356344470
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail88,110 miles (+21,574)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,110 miles
- Test number
- 512748180596
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Pass66,536 miles (+14,029)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 66,536 miles
- Test number
- 186886423965
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,507 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 52,507 miles
- Test number
- 910600376644
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisorySill trays fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail52,506 miles (+9,229)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,506 miles
- Test number
- 499786603811
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisorySill trays fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass43,277 miles (+8,984)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 43,277 miles
- Test number
- 333250801799
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySill trims fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass34,293 miles (+8,592)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 34,293 miles
- Test number
- 920557582467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,701 miles (+9,598)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 25,701 miles
- Test number
- 457052164200
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass16,103 miles (+3,692)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 16,103 miles
- Test number
- 697382653252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,411 miles (+1,910)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 12,411 miles
- Test number
- 306198142479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,501 miles (+1,940)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 10,501 miles
- Test number
- 358179151444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass8,561 miles (+1,902)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 8,561 miles
- Test number
- 762299350238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 6,659 miles
- Test number
- 391978459469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL56 ESF
- Does LL56 ESF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL56 ESF expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL56 ESF?
- The MOT on LL56 ESF expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL56 ESF done?
- LL56 ESF was recorded at 114,673 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 6,721 miles a year.
- Has LL56 ESF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL56 ESF has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on LL56 ESF 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 ESF find?
- LL56 ESF passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes & front; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty, and 2 more.
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