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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 VUVMOT history

LS55 VUV is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 13 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
171,380 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VUV
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
13 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VUV was last recorded at 171,380 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 9,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,912 miles · 6 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
9,468 miles
Average per year
7,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,380 miles
  • 2022 – 161,912 miles
  • 2021 – 154,732 miles
  • 2020 – 148,851 miles
  • 2019 – 141,537 miles
  • 2018 – 133,947 miles
  • 2017 – 126,321 miles
  • 2016 – 117,761 miles
  • 2015 – 116,033 miles
  • 2014 – 112,049 miles
  • 2013 – 104,314 miles
  • 2012 – 103,092 miles
  • 2011 – 92,988 miles
  • 2010 – 83,525 miles
  • 2009 – 75,586 miles
  • 2008 – 57,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,380 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,380 miles (+9,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    171,380 miles
    Test number
    275665518102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    161,912 miles
    Test number
    319656527587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail161,912 miles (+7,180)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,912 miles
    Test number
    362821121277
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe unit excessively corroded/ holed in more than one location (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned rear stop lamps not at the same position within lamp units (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass154,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,732 miles
    Test number
    978295180689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,732 miles (+5,881)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,732 miles
    Test number
    302430802170
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass148,851 miles (+7,314)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,851 miles
    Test number
    636192348914
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,537 miles (+7,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,537 miles
    Test number
    525719555954
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort poor.

  8. Pass133,947 miles (+7,626)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,947 miles
    Test number
    161148791703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,321 miles (+8,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,321 miles
    Test number
    780639929089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  10. Pass117,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,761 miles
    Test number
    949876721942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,761 miles (+1,728)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,761 miles
    Test number
    235033981196
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass116,033 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    385084285098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,049 miles (+7,735)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,049 miles
    Test number
    615941574064
    • NoteNearside of windscreen marked by wiper blade

  14. Fail104,314 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,314 miles
    Test number
    388782273022
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass104,314 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,314 miles
    Test number
    625522773083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,092 miles (+10,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,092 miles
    Test number
    659277142342
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail92,988 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,988 miles
    Test number
    608580541308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass92,988 miles (+9,463)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    92,988 miles
    Test number
    879620541345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,525 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,525 miles
    Test number
    224441540358
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront & rear discs worn
    • NotePoor image to headlamps

  20. Fail83,525 miles (+7,939)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,525 miles
    Test number
    430780640347
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront & rear discs worn
    • NotePoor image to headlamps

  21. Fail75,586 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    114825669330
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass75,586 miles (+17,874)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    321605769331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass57,712 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,712 miles
    Test number
    403623248378
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAll door handles sticky.

Questions about LS55 VUV

Does LS55 VUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VUV expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VUV?
The MOT on LS55 VUV expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VUV done?
LS55 VUV was recorded at 171,380 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 7,919 miles a year.
Has LS55 VUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VUV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 VUV 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 VUV find?
LS55 VUV passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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