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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 BGOMOT history

LR55 BGO is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2025
Mileage
179,958 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 BGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 BGO was last recorded at 179,958 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 13,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,630 miles · 7 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
13,328 miles
Average per year
8,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,958 miles
  • 2023 – 166,630 miles
  • 2022 – 156,159 miles
  • 2020 – 154,782 miles
  • 2019 – 140,267 miles
  • 2018 – 129,077 miles
  • 2016 – 118,183 miles
  • 2015 – 109,296 miles
  • 2014 – 103,191 miles
  • 2013 – 97,743 miles
  • 2012 – 91,080 miles
  • 2011 – 80,900 miles
  • 2010 – 72,064 miles
  • 2009 – 63,594 miles
  • 2008 – 50,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,958 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,958 miles (+13,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    179,958 miles
    Test number
    223986265340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass166,630 miles (+10,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    166,630 miles
    Test number
    930558873583
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass156,159 miles (+1,377)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,159 miles
    Test number
    956376606994
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,782 miles (+14,515)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,782 miles
    Test number
    433662254083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,267 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,267 miles
    Test number
    680033895709
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum on pre checking car.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail140,267 miles (+11,190)1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,267 miles
    Test number
    649243924465
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum on pre checking car.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,077 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,077 miles
    Test number
    473547200198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,072 miles (+10,889)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,072 miles
    Test number
    141533730957
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass118,183 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,183 miles
    Test number
    385507189255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail118,183 miles (+8,887)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,183 miles
    Test number
    143599704217
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass109,296 miles (+6,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    384856709985
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail103,191 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,191 miles
    Test number
    179018114303
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass103,191 miles (+5,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,191 miles
    Test number
    775208614365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass97,743 miles (+6,663)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,743 miles
    Test number
    276588663218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDamage to screen out of swept area

  15. Pass91,080 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,080 miles
    Test number
    818600872260
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail91,080 miles (+10,180)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,080 miles
    Test number
    688790472292
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass80,900 miles (+8,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,900 miles
    Test number
    516250771282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass72,064 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,064 miles
    Test number
    903123850281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,594 miles (+13,064)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,594 miles
    Test number
    243467569237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,530 miles
    Test number
    391460178467
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LR55 BGO

Does LR55 BGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 BGO expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 BGO?
The MOT on LR55 BGO expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 BGO done?
LR55 BGO was recorded at 179,958 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 8,168 miles a year.
Has LR55 BGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 BGO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LR55 BGO 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 LR55 BGO find?
LR55 BGO passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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