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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL59 YOAMOT history

LL59 YOA is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 15 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,034 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 YOA
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
15 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 YOA was last recorded at 104,034 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 4,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,373 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,661 miles
Average per year
6,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,034 miles
  • 2025 – 99,373 miles
  • 2024 – 94,300 miles
  • 2023 – 93,341 miles
  • 2022 – 89,697 miles
  • 2021 – 84,628 miles
  • 2020 – 80,640 miles
  • 2019 – 75,552 miles
  • 2018 – 66,686 miles
  • 2017 – 60,271 miles
  • 2016 – 53,227 miles
  • 2015 – 44,464 miles
  • 2014 – 33,855 miles
  • 2013 – 22,886 miles
  • 2012 – 14,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,034 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • No Emissions detected during smoke test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,034 miles (+4,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,034 miles
    Test number
    155865696047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass99,373 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,373 miles
    Test number
    845347870282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail99,167 miles (+4,867)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,167 miles
    Test number
    898674043010
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall has major damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass94,300 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,300 miles
    Test number
    315965201583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,341 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,341 miles
    Test number
    410419630145
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail93,341 miles (+3,644)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,341 miles
    Test number
    989313447884
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass89,697 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,697 miles
    Test number
    256324927161
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail89,697 miles (+5,069)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,697 miles
    Test number
    646212601158
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass84,628 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    701124736649
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail84,628 miles (+3,988)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    166358319358
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass80,640 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,640 miles
    Test number
    248717638336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,552 miles (+8,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,552 miles
    Test number
    923760831986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass66,686 miles (+6,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,686 miles
    Test number
    606970315296
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryTested in wet weather
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted

  14. Pass60,271 miles (+7,044)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,271 miles
    Test number
    729895240112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,227 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,227 miles
    Test number
    668664608365
    • AdvisoryNo Emissions detected during smoke test

  16. Fail53,217 miles (+8,753)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,217 miles
    Test number
    504176760826
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has various small cuts no cords present and wearing on inner tread edge
    • AdvisoryNo Emissions detected during smoke test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

  17. Pass44,464 miles (+10,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,464 miles
    Test number
    353148177458
    • AdvisoryNon-obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass33,855 miles (+10,969)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,855 miles
    Test number
    919495374234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,886 miles (+8,694)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,886 miles
    Test number
    106393373258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,192 miles
    Test number
    369324152281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,192 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,192 miles
    Test number
    408554552264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LL59 YOA

Does LL59 YOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 YOA is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 YOA?
The MOT on LL59 YOA is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 YOA done?
LL59 YOA was recorded at 104,034 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,465 miles a year.
Has LL59 YOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 YOA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL59 YOA 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 YOA find?
LL59 YOA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged.

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