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BMW 120

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL57 EPNMOT history

LL57 EPN is a red diesel BMW 120 first used on 15 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 206,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

LL57 EPN red BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
206,500 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 EPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 EPN was last recorded at 206,500 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,385 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
10,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,500 miles
  • 2024 – 199,964 miles
  • 2023 – 194,431 miles
  • 2022 – 184,251 miles
  • 2021 – 174,455 miles
  • 2020 – 161,141 miles
  • 2018 – 151,792 miles
  • 2017 – 142,504 miles
  • 2016 – 134,856 miles
  • 2015 – 125,608 miles
  • 2014 – 113,891 miles
  • 2013 – 99,260 miles
  • 2012 – 84,019 miles
  • 2011 – 60,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,500 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc cover is loose at bottom.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,500 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    206,500 miles
    Test number
    854756649138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail206,385 miles (+6,421)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,385 miles
    Test number
    843511104885
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  3. Pass199,964 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    199,964 miles
    Test number
    837263302981
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Fail199,959 miles (+5,528)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,959 miles
    Test number
    210147528420
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Abnormal noise from OSR brake

  5. Pass194,431 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    194,431 miles
    Test number
    805642200445
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail194,429 miles (+10,178)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,429 miles
    Test number
    831504714762
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass184,251 miles (+9,796)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    184,251 miles
    Test number
    433011248251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc inner shield is loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass174,455 miles (+327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    174,455 miles
    Test number
    429285404811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc cover is loose at bottom.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail174,128 miles (+12,987)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,128 miles
    Test number
    726377834715
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc cover is loose at bottom.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Strong advise. (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass161,141 miles (+135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,141 miles
    Test number
    585645617698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Fail161,006 miles (+9,214)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,006 miles
    Test number
    176071542834
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured Several places, already had several repairs. (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass151,792 miles (+219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    151,792 miles
    Test number
    455462306829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail151,573 miles (+9,069)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,573 miles
    Test number
    228703006893
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine contacting exhaust and dripping onto floor. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres have indications of contacting bodywork under braking load (vehicle lowered).
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass142,504 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    142,504 miles
    Test number
    255994745299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail141,725 miles (+6,869)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,725 miles
    Test number
    115800498150
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass134,856 miles (+9,248)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    134,856 miles
    Test number
    149857317506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,608 miles (+11,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    125,608 miles
    Test number
    918330819705
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting broken

  18. Pass113,891 miles (+14,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    113,891 miles
    Test number
    465928234322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass99,260 miles (+15,241)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,260 miles
    Test number
    428094623499
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass84,019 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,019 miles
    Test number
    177469372211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,615 miles (+17,175)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,615 miles
    Test number
    946396842063
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass60,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,440 miles
    Test number
    488790441007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,440 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,440 miles
    Test number
    328520041041
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear disc worn lips on

Questions about LL57 EPN

Does LL57 EPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL57 EPN expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL57 EPN?
The MOT on LL57 EPN expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL57 EPN done?
LL57 EPN was recorded at 206,500 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 10,133 miles a year.
Has LL57 EPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 EPN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LL57 EPN 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 LL57 EPN find?
LL57 EPN passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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