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BMW 120

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR05 VPLMOT history

LR05 VPL is a silver petrol BMW 120 first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
91,311 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 VPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 VPL was last recorded at 91,311 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 6,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,239 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,072 miles
Average per year
3,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,311 miles
  • 2025 – 85,239 miles
  • 2024 – 81,352 miles
  • 2023 – 79,709 miles
  • 2022 – 78,391 miles
  • 2021 – 76,920 miles
  • 2020 – 70,212 miles
  • 2019 – 68,719 miles
  • 2018 – 63,263 miles
  • 2016 – 59,863 miles
  • 2015 – 54,632 miles
  • 2014 – 50,178 miles
  • 2013 – 44,612 miles
  • 2011 – 34,824 miles
  • 2010 – 30,427 miles
  • 2009 – 24,750 miles
  • 2008 – 18,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,311 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,311 miles (+6,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    91,311 miles
    Test number
    555572117020
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,239 miles
    Test number
    644323618908
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,239 miles (+3,887)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,239 miles
    Test number
    325513085653
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,352 miles (+1,643)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,352 miles
    Test number
    481170918083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,709 miles (+1,318)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,709 miles
    Test number
    534382091366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive From power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass78,391 miles (+1,471)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,391 miles
    Test number
    311948291114
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass76,920 miles (+6,708)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,920 miles
    Test number
    507482896591
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,212 miles
    Test number
    504876438797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,212 miles (+1,493)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,212 miles
    Test number
    417256788587
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,719 miles (+1,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,719 miles
    Test number
    394851534475
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass67,354 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    67,354 miles
    Test number
    838332129438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,263 miles (+3,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,263 miles
    Test number
    181069962747
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  13. Pass59,863 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,863 miles
    Test number
    845705553729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,632 miles (+4,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,632 miles
    Test number
    257228001575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryDeep cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  15. Pass50,178 miles (+5,566)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,178 miles
    Test number
    558647444252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn

  16. Pass44,612 miles (+9,788)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    976699153207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass34,824 miles (+4,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,824 miles
    Test number
    875698071250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,427 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,427 miles
    Test number
    292120100391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,750 miles
    Test number
    711875979273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,750 miles (+5,970)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,750 miles
    Test number
    881835779220
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass18,780 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,780 miles
    Test number
    881766908157
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn

Questions about LR05 VPL

Does LR05 VPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 VPL is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 VPL?
The MOT on LR05 VPL is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 VPL done?
LR05 VPL was recorded at 91,311 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,995 miles a year.
Has LR05 VPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 VPL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 VPL 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 VPL find?
LR05 VPL passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, both sides; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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