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BMW 120

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 VUKMOT history

LS55 VUK is a black diesel BMW 120 first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 183,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
183,968 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VUK was last recorded at 183,968 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,962 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,968 miles
  • 2025 – 181,187 miles
  • 2024 – 179,298 miles
  • 2023 – 175,050 miles
  • 2022 – 167,198 miles
  • 2019 – 165,054 miles
  • 2018 – 155,490 miles
  • 2017 – 148,349 miles
  • 2016 – 139,158 miles
  • 2015 – 131,201 miles
  • 2014 – 118,982 miles
  • 2013 – 114,780 miles
  • 2012 – 107,691 miles
  • 2011 – 100,080 miles
  • 2010 – 92,557 miles
  • 2009 – 84,254 miles
  • 2008 – 73,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,968 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,968 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    183,968 miles
    Test number
    622048352808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail183,962 miles (+2,775)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,962 miles
    Test number
    244577849800
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass181,187 miles (+1,889)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    181,187 miles
    Test number
    234949297443
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass179,298 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    179,298 miles
    Test number
    187726974645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail179,294 miles (+4,244)2 dangerous9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,294 miles
    Test number
    829719475725
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc missing (1.1.14 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  6. Pass175,050 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    175,050 miles
    Test number
    869113770408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail175,047 miles (+7,849)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,047 miles
    Test number
    478849954783
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass167,198 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    167,198 miles
    Test number
    899339631117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass165,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    165,054 miles
    Test number
    193555910141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail165,054 miles (+9,564)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,054 miles
    Test number
    258804608276
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass155,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    155,490 miles
    Test number
    167918609959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,490 miles (+7,141)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,490 miles
    Test number
    609305226942
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass148,349 miles (+9,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    148,349 miles
    Test number
    728787620995
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

  14. Pass139,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    139,158 miles
    Test number
    123303700906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail139,158 miles (+7,957)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,158 miles
    Test number
    695662833121
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on legal limit

  16. Pass131,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,201 miles
    Test number
    318504285198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,201 miles (+12,219)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,201 miles
    Test number
    968944385189
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses cracking
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit

  18. Pass118,982 miles (+4,202)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,982 miles
    Test number
    998578084181
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass114,780 miles (+7,089)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,780 miles
    Test number
    789520303227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,691 miles (+7,611)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    107,691 miles
    Test number
    536622602224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass100,080 miles (+7,523)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    285116991440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,557 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,557 miles
    Test number
    364662000241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    862335809297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Fail84,254 miles (+10,730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    362635409415
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass73,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    450917648367
    • 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)

Questions about LS55 VUK

Does LS55 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VUK is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VUK?
The MOT on LS55 VUK is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VUK done?
LS55 VUK was recorded at 183,968 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,251 miles a year.
Has LS55 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VUK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 VUK 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 LS55 VUK find?
LS55 VUK passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy.

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