BMW 120
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LR05 FAOMOT history
LR05 FAO is a grey petrol BMW 120 first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,196 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 69,196 mi
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,486 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 FAO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 FAO was last recorded at 69,196 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,196 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,486 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 69,196 miles
- 2024 – 66,812 miles
- 2023 – 60,460 miles
- 2022 – 53,512 miles
- 2021 – 37,324 miles
- 2019 – 35,414 miles
- 2018 – 31,717 miles
- 2016 – 29,854 miles
- 2015 – 28,440 miles
- 2014 – 25,983 miles
- 2013 – 22,543 miles
- 2012 – 16,112 miles
- 2011 – 13,629 miles
- 2009 – 17,234 miles
- 2008 – 10,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,196 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly pittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,196 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 69,196 miles
- Test number
- 722910580310
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly pitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Fail69,196 miles (+2,384)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,196 miles
- Test number
- 300540768476
- 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))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly pitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass66,812 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 66,812 miles
- Test number
- 227767863413
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail66,808 miles (+6,348)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,808 miles
- Test number
- 955601461036
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,460 miles (+6,948)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 60,460 miles
- Test number
- 732484420693
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass53,512 miles (+16,188)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 53,512 miles
- Test number
- 136880508685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,324 miles (+1,910)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 37,324 miles
- Test number
- 187347653921
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,414 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 35,414 miles
- Test number
- 571606964606
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail35,407 miles (+3,690)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,407 miles
- Test number
- 354831169525
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass31,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 31,717 miles
- Test number
- 120072825670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,717 miles (+1,863)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,717 miles
- Test number
- 302482656282
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass29,854 miles (+1,414)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 29,854 miles
- Test number
- 756325708061
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass28,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 28,440 miles
- Test number
- 692030486756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,440 miles (+2,457)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,440 miles
- Test number
- 609967196142
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass25,983 miles (+3,440)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 25,983 miles
- Test number
- 497773704422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,543 miles (+6,431)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 22,543 miles
- Test number
- 965633003333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,112 miles (+2,483)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 16,112 miles
- Test number
- 136267082117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 13,629 miles
- Test number
- 508543031100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,464 km
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 21,464 km
- Test number
- 240138330110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,234 miles (+6,988)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2010
- Odometer
- 17,234 miles
- Test number
- 950822439150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 10,246 miles
- Test number
- 564414218117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 FAO
- Does LR05 FAO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 FAO expired on 29 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 FAO?
- The MOT on LR05 FAO expired on 29 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 FAO done?
- LR05 FAO was recorded at 69,196 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 3,486 miles a year.
- Has LR05 FAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 FAO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 FAO 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 LR05 FAO find?
- LR05 FAO passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.
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