
BMW 120
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LS56 BFEMOT history
LS56 BFE is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 3 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,705 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 177,705 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,177 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 BFE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 3 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 BFE was last recorded at 177,705 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 4,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 173,125 miles · 28 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,580 miles
- Average per year
- 11,177 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 177,705 miles
- 2022 – 173,125 miles
- 2021 – 168,567 miles
- 2019 – 152,015 miles
- 2018 – 142,357 miles
- 2017 – 132,420 miles
- 2016 – 106,586 miles
- 2015 – 98,453 miles
- 2014 – 77,420 miles
- 2013 – 60,407 miles
- 2012 – 42,525 miles
- 2011 – 36,891 miles
- 2009 – 31,188 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,705 miles (+4,580)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 177,705 miles
- Test number
- 742543334933
- 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))
Pass173,125 miles (+4,558)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 173,125 miles
- Test number
- 342584769147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAdvise hanbrake inspection
Pass168,567 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 168,567 miles
- Test number
- 693162686380
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail168,567 miles (+16,552)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,567 miles
- Test number
- 519597494025
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass152,015 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 152,015 miles
- Test number
- 929207058404
- MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail152,015 miles (+9,658)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,015 miles
- Test number
- 418244175750
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass142,357 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 142,357 miles
- Test number
- 376261520459
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,357 miles (+9,937)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,357 miles
- Test number
- 456714728840
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,420 miles (+25,834)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 132,420 miles
- Test number
- 670558404971
- 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)
Pass106,586 miles (+8,133)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 106,586 miles
- Test number
- 916386594443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,453 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 98,453 miles
- Test number
- 948092665175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,453 miles (+21,033)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,453 miles
- Test number
- 306202865109
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass77,420 miles (+17,013)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 77,420 miles
- Test number
- 795945254198
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 60,407 miles
- Test number
- 449903463185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,407 miles (+4,313)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,407 miles
- Test number
- 456453463198
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass56,094 miles (+13,569)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 56,094 miles
- Test number
- 947249843040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,525 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 42,525 miles
- Test number
- 419975352052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,364 miles (+5,473)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,364 miles
- Test number
- 999088642078
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,891 miles (+5,703)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 36,891 miles
- Test number
- 135229051080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 31,188 miles
- Test number
- 121329249351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 BFE
- Does LS56 BFE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 BFE expired on 28 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 BFE?
- The MOT on LS56 BFE expired on 28 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 BFE done?
- LS56 BFE was recorded at 177,705 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 11,177 miles a year.
- Has LS56 BFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 BFE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS56 BFE 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 LS56 BFE find?
- LS56 BFE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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