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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL59 BNXMOT history

LL59 BNX is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 11 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LL59 BNX black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,860 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 BNX
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
11 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 BNX was last recorded at 158,860 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,693 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,167 miles
Average per year
8,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,860 miles
  • 2025 – 156,693 miles
  • 2024 – 153,056 miles
  • 2023 – 148,021 miles
  • 2022 – 144,387 miles
  • 2021 – 140,190 miles
  • 2020 – 137,285 miles
  • 2019 – 130,324 miles
  • 2018 – 118,362 miles
  • 2017 – 103,515 miles
  • 2016 – 92,972 miles
  • 2015 – 70,828 miles
  • 2013 – 38,634 miles
  • 2012 – 36,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,860 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,860 miles
    Test number
    428627672763
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  2. Fail158,860 miles (+2,167)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,860 miles
    Test number
    862736625599
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass156,693 miles (+42)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,693 miles
    Test number
    248886145642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. Fail156,651 miles (+3,595)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,651 miles
    Test number
    986810826017
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  5. Pass153,056 miles (+5,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,056 miles
    Test number
    976483293799
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective clamp at front near flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass148,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,021 miles
    Test number
    928113606918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,021 miles (+3,634)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,021 miles
    Test number
    655166517044
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass144,387 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,387 miles
    Test number
    661519608031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,190 miles (+2,905)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,190 miles
    Test number
    995796293982
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective FRONT CLAMP FRACTURED (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged DETERIORATING (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged VALVE STEM DETERIORATING (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK ARM INNER KNUCKLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING INNER EDGE BALD AND TYRES BEEN DROVE ON WHILE UNDER INFLATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass137,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,285 miles
    Test number
    129012420018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,285 miles (+6,961)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,285 miles
    Test number
    495817097583
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass130,324 miles (+11,962)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,324 miles
    Test number
    989418771398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,362 miles (+14,847)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,362 miles
    Test number
    224571395875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Foglight not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass103,515 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,515 miles
    Test number
    700185427987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,459 miles (+10,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,459 miles
    Test number
    755463320575
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  16. Pass92,972 miles (+22,144)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,972 miles
    Test number
    228203703629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,828 miles (+53)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,828 miles
    Test number
    729251265030
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail70,775 miles (+32,141)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,775 miles
    Test number
    348619955024
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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
    • NoteTyre sizes front 205/50/17, rear 225/45/17
  19. Pass38,634 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,634 miles
    Test number
    748841873105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,536 miles
    Test number
    658119432317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 BNX

Does LL59 BNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 BNX is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 BNX?
The MOT on LL59 BNX is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 BNX done?
LL59 BNX was recorded at 158,860 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 8,835 miles a year.
Has LL59 BNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 BNX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 BNX 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 LL59 BNX find?
LL59 BNX passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear nail in tyre.

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