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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 VNJMOT history

LS05 VNJ is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 172,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
172,771 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 VNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 VNJ was last recorded at 172,771 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 2,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,817 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,954 miles
Average per year
8,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,771 miles
  • 2024 – 169,817 miles
  • 2023 – 158,550 miles
  • 2022 – 145,596 miles
  • 2021 – 139,191 miles
  • 2020 – 131,903 miles
  • 2019 – 125,337 miles
  • 2018 – 115,957 miles
  • 2017 – 107,503 miles
  • 2016 – 99,472 miles
  • 2015 – 92,831 miles
  • 2014 – 85,586 miles
  • 2013 – 79,536 miles
  • 2012 – 61,886 miles
  • 2011 – 44,625 miles
  • 2010 – 36,780 miles
  • 2009 – 31,511 miles
  • 2008 – 23,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,771 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside,outer hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,771 miles (+2,954)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    172,771 miles
    Test number
    683657490989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside,outer hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass169,817 miles (+11,267)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,817 miles
    Test number
    236033655133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,550 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,550 miles
    Test number
    110798772479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail158,550 miles (+12,954)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,550 miles
    Test number
    158948513011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,596 miles (+6,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,596 miles
    Test number
    107815438913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,191 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,191 miles
    Test number
    247777774244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,903 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,903 miles
    Test number
    752954587655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,337 miles (+9,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,337 miles
    Test number
    687884086085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,957 miles (+8,454)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,957 miles
    Test number
    360396668335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,503 miles (+8,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    107,503 miles
    Test number
    861849850272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass99,472 miles (+6,641)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    390760912104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,831 miles (+7,245)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,831 miles
    Test number
    935914485105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,586 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,586 miles
    Test number
    499808534336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,536 miles (+17,650)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,536 miles
    Test number
    146374053371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,886 miles (+17,261)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,886 miles
    Test number
    259090312360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low

  16. Pass44,625 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,625 miles
    Test number
    409858821452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,954 miles (+6,174)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,954 miles
    Test number
    325969441171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,780 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,780 miles
    Test number
    422994950150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,511 miles (+8,405)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,511 miles
    Test number
    110575239126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,106 miles
    Test number
    654875438121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 VNJ

Does LS05 VNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 VNJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 VNJ?
The MOT on LS05 VNJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 VNJ done?
LS05 VNJ was recorded at 172,771 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 8,429 miles a year.
Has LS05 VNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 VNJ has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 VNJ 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 LS05 VNJ find?
LS05 VNJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside; front direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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