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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LS54 NKFMOT history

LS54 NKF is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 230,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
230,382 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NKF was last recorded at 230,382 miles on 29 May 2026, 3,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,145 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,237 miles
Average per year
11,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,382 miles
  • 2025 – 227,145 miles
  • 2024 – 223,666 miles
  • 2023 – 219,259 miles
  • 2022 – 217,854 miles
  • 2021 – 215,633 miles
  • 2020 – 209,335 miles
  • 2019 – 189,485 miles
  • 2018 – 162,029 miles
  • 2017 – 144,700 miles
  • 2016 – 123,984 miles
  • 2015 – 103,147 miles
  • 2014 – 80,657 miles
  • 2013 – 60,585 miles
  • 2011 – 53,718 miles
  • 2010 – 45,448 miles
  • 2009 – 36,909 miles
  • 2008 – 29,611 miles
  • 2007 – 21,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,382 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,382 miles (+3,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    230,382 miles
    Test number
    352303782441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass227,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    227,145 miles
    Test number
    820310324412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail227,145 miles (+3,479)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,145 miles
    Test number
    750904848726
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass223,666 miles (+4,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    223,666 miles
    Test number
    304191066176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass219,259 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    219,259 miles
    Test number
    503416737075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail219,172 miles (+1,318)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,172 miles
    Test number
    676299700976
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass217,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    217,854 miles
    Test number
    257892162549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail217,854 miles (+2,221)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,854 miles
    Test number
    655953679737
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass215,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    215,633 miles
    Test number
    707007795118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail215,633 miles (+6,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,633 miles
    Test number
    594912885168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass209,335 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    209,335 miles
    Test number
    792337922686
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail209,335 miles (+19,850)3 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,335 miles
    Test number
    547768857603
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass189,485 miles (+27,456)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    189,485 miles
    Test number
    127595531433
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass162,029 miles (+273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    162,029 miles
    Test number
    494149477010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail161,756 miles (+17,056)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,756 miles
    Test number
    805176191693
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  16. Pass144,700 miles (+20,716)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,700 miles
    Test number
    311053692833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,984 miles (+20,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    123,984 miles
    Test number
    239119711642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre wearing on outside edges

  18. Pass103,147 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,147 miles
    Test number
    585079745013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail103,147 miles (+22,490)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,147 miles
    Test number
    955759145068
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass80,657 miles (+20,072)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,657 miles
    Test number
    336871134004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,585 miles (+6,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,585 miles
    Test number
    748454713072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,718 miles (+8,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,718 miles
    Test number
    298202621363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass45,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    260626020303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,448 miles (+8,539)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    971416820305
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass36,909 miles (+7,298)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,909 miles
    Test number
    472600619382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,611 miles (+7,721)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,611 miles
    Test number
    353669728373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing low from inner and outer edges
    • NoteWettness on power steering pipe/hose from steering rack to steering pump

  27. Pass21,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,890 miles
    Test number
    322443017390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 NKF

Does LS54 NKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 NKF is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NKF?
The MOT on LS54 NKF is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 NKF done?
LS54 NKF was recorded at 230,382 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 11,238 miles a year.
Has LS54 NKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NKF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 NKF 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 LS54 NKF find?
LS54 NKF passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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