BMW 120
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LS56 DVCMOT history
LS56 DVC is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,825 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 98,825 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,267 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 DVC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 5 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 DVC was last recorded at 98,825 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 9,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,654 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,171 miles
- Average per year
- 5,267 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,825 miles
- 2025 – 89,654 miles
- 2024 – 84,603 miles
- 2023 – 80,229 miles
- 2022 – 74,557 miles
- 2021 – 64,316 miles
- 2020 – 59,967 miles
- 2019 – 50,586 miles
- 2017 – 44,967 miles
- 2016 – 39,059 miles
- 2015 – 32,357 miles
- 2014 – 25,519 miles
- 2013 – 22,835 miles
- 2012 – 20,302 miles
- 2011 – 17,915 miles
- 2010 – 15,724 miles
- 2009 – 13,630 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,825 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coil spring mounting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coil spring mounting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear All suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to all suspension components and prescribed areas
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 17 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,825 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 98,825 miles
- Test number
- 792754465179
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coil spring mounting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coil spring mounting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear All suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to all suspension components and prescribed areas
Fail98,825 miles (+9,171)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,825 miles
- Test number
- 523863505526
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coil spring mounting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Coil spring mounting arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear All suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to all suspension components and prescribed areas
Pass89,654 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 89,654 miles
- Test number
- 185559193543
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion underneath vehicle
Fail89,654 miles (+5,051)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,654 miles
- Test number
- 533810909808
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion underneath vehicle
Pass84,603 miles (+4,374)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 84,603 miles
- Test number
- 288298806425
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass80,229 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 80,229 miles
- Test number
- 258729508930
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail80,229 miles (+5,672)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,229 miles
- Test number
- 328543930506
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,557 miles (+10,241)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 74,557 miles
- Test number
- 903409878594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,316 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 64,316 miles
- Test number
- 270009912938
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail64,316 miles (+4,349)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,316 miles
- Test number
- 816419200142
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass59,967 miles (+9,381)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2021
- Odometer
- 59,967 miles
- Test number
- 852932527193
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limmit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limmit & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,586 miles (+5,619)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 50,586 miles
- Test number
- 493777836945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,967 miles (+5,908)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 44,967 miles
- Test number
- 550074790924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,059 miles (+6,702)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 39,059 miles
- Test number
- 954159278259
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,357 miles (+80)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 32,357 miles
- Test number
- 799296341767
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under bonnet/underside
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
Fail32,277 miles (+6,758)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,277 miles
- Test number
- 379082569304
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under bonnet/underside
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded
Pass25,519 miles (+2,684)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 25,519 miles
- Test number
- 137534744310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,835 miles (+2,533)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 22,835 miles
- Test number
- 187592753313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,302 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,302 miles
- Test number
- 427298942366
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on both edges
Pass20,302 miles (+2,387)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 20,302 miles
- Test number
- 478028442320
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on both edges
Pass17,915 miles (+2,191)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 17,915 miles
- Test number
- 195753061322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,724 miles (+2,094)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 15,724 miles
- Test number
- 314703310389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 13,630 miles
- Test number
- 984151929303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 DVC
- Does LS56 DVC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 DVC is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 DVC?
- The MOT on LS56 DVC is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS56 DVC done?
- LS56 DVC was recorded at 98,825 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,267 miles a year.
- Has LS56 DVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 DVC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS56 DVC 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 DVC find?
- LS56 DVC passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring mounting arm, and 6 more.
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