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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LS06 XARMOT history

LS06 XAR is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 8 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 203,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
203,058 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 XAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 XAR was last recorded at 203,058 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 11,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,463 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
11,595 miles
Average per year
11,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 203,058 miles
  • 2023 – 191,463 miles
  • 2022 – 185,578 miles
  • 2021 – 181,792 miles
  • 2020 – 179,260 miles
  • 2019 – 166,960 miles
  • 2018 – 150,148 miles
  • 2017 – 132,762 miles
  • 2016 – 127,492 miles
  • 2015 – 110,920 miles
  • 2014 – 98,199 miles
  • 2013 – 84,214 miles
  • 2012 – 74,129 miles
  • 2011 – 57,788 miles
  • 2010 – 42,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,058 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAdvise : rear hand brake performance slightly low, may require adjustment

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,058 miles (+11,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    203,058 miles
    Test number
    245372613832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : rear hand brake performance slightly low, may require adjustment

  2. Pass191,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    191,463 miles
    Test number
    213669890488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail191,463 miles (+5,885)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,463 miles
    Test number
    481842120149
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass185,578 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    185,578 miles
    Test number
    989825731187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail185,574 miles (+3,782)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,574 miles
    Test number
    142733313320
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass181,792 miles (+2,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    181,792 miles
    Test number
    630399343448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass179,260 miles (+12,300)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    179,260 miles
    Test number
    908668297056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre feathering/stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass166,960 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    166,960 miles
    Test number
    457436304992
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail166,960 miles (+16,812)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,960 miles
    Test number
    610722501507
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass150,148 miles (+12)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    150,148 miles
    Test number
    997365593424
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and feathering (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail150,136 miles (+17,374)1 dangerous1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,136 miles
    Test number
    855794147161
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split all the way round the inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and feathering (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass132,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,762 miles
    Test number
    985424140650
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail132,762 miles (+5,270)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,762 miles
    Test number
    276612253871
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass127,492 miles (+16,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,492 miles
    Test number
    491318047551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  15. Pass110,920 miles (+12,721)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,920 miles
    Test number
    146738965007
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass98,199 miles (+363)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,199 miles
    Test number
    715448174023
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail97,836 miles (+13,622)3 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,836 miles
    Test number
    879462074067
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass84,214 miles (+100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,214 miles
    Test number
    956044593092
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail84,114 miles (+9,985)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,114 miles
    Test number
    688645783025
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass74,129 miles (+16,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,129 miles
    Test number
    168550292462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass57,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,788 miles
    Test number
    195736971451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,788 miles (+14,950)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,788 miles
    Test number
    338683271058
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,838 miles
    Test number
    462235080000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS06 XAR

Does LS06 XAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS06 XAR expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS06 XAR?
The MOT on LS06 XAR expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS06 XAR done?
LS06 XAR was recorded at 203,058 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 11,194 miles a year.
Has LS06 XAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 XAR has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS06 XAR 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 LS06 XAR find?
LS06 XAR passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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