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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass177,705 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. Pass106,586 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,586 miles
    Test number
    916386594443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,453 miles
    Test number
    948092665175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass60,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,407 miles
    Test number
    449903463185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass56,094 miles (+13,569)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    947249843040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,525 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,525 miles
    Test number
    419975352052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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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