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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR05 WMLMOT history

LR05 WML is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 254,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
254,114 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WML was last recorded at 254,114 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 5,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,511 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,603 miles
Average per year
13,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,114 miles
  • 2025 – 248,511 miles
  • 2024 – 241,441 miles
  • 2023 – 236,001 miles
  • 2022 – 222,147 miles
  • 2020 – 205,984 miles
  • 2019 – 196,983 miles
  • 2018 – 179,567 miles
  • 2017 – 155,985 miles
  • 2016 – 141,338 miles
  • 2015 – 128,153 miles
  • 2014 – 112,431 miles
  • 2013 – 96,463 miles
  • 2012 – 83,440 miles
  • 2011 – 69,612 miles
  • 2010 – 51,362 miles
  • 2009 – 31,369 miles
  • 2008 – 15,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,114 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,114 miles (+5,603)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    254,114 miles
    Test number
    411124978801
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass248,511 miles (+7,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    248,511 miles
    Test number
    490925123313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass241,441 miles (+5,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    241,441 miles
    Test number
    528937911944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass236,001 miles (+13,854)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    236,001 miles
    Test number
    507597830738
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded ( surface rust )

  5. Pass222,147 miles (+16,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    222,147 miles
    Test number
    557149146910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass205,984 miles (+9,001)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    205,984 miles
    Test number
    139338966185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass196,983 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    196,983 miles
    Test number
    336399185935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail195,759 miles (+16,192)1 dangerous2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,759 miles
    Test number
    200893126249
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  9. Pass179,567 miles (+23,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    179,567 miles
    Test number
    745314535463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass155,985 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    155,985 miles
    Test number
    112726792607
    • AdvisoryFlat tyre lamp on
    • AdvisoryN/s/front rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisorySmall chips in screen

  11. Fail155,984 miles (+14,646)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,984 miles
    Test number
    990769066732
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFlat tyre lamp on
    • AdvisoryN/s/front rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryRear disc worn
    • AdvisorySmall chips in screen

  12. Pass141,338 miles (+13,185)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    141,338 miles
    Test number
    230168977425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryBuckle in inner front alloys

  13. Fail128,153 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,153 miles
    Test number
    419383235161
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass128,153 miles (+15,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,153 miles
    Test number
    897033235152
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass112,431 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,431 miles
    Test number
    996637624145
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail112,431 miles (+15,968)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,431 miles
    Test number
    465147024175
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass96,463 miles (+13,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,463 miles
    Test number
    517237223189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass83,440 miles (+13,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,440 miles
    Test number
    135961232121
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass69,612 miles (+18,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,612 miles
    Test number
    925050631166
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass51,362 miles (+19,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,362 miles
    Test number
    123025120110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass31,369 miles (+15,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,369 miles
    Test number
    252366829405
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass15,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,713 miles
    Test number
    730990728166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WML

Does LR05 WML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 WML is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WML?
The MOT on LR05 WML is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 WML done?
LR05 WML was recorded at 254,114 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 13,268 miles a year.
Has LR05 WML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WML has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LR05 WML 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 WML find?
LR05 WML passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust; nearside front all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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