
BMW 120
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LS56 MZXMOT history
LS56 MZX is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 14 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 234,676 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 234,676 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,163 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 MZX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 14 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 MZX was last recorded at 234,676 miles on 4 Mar 2023, 12,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 222,473 miles · 11 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 12,203 miles
- Average per year
- 10,163 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 234,676 miles
- 2022 – 222,473 miles
- 2021 – 210,103 miles
- 2020 – 197,794 miles
- 2019 – 187,191 miles
- 2018 – 183,786 miles
- 2017 – 180,114 miles
- 2015 – 177,994 miles
- 2014 – 166,019 miles
- 2013 – 165,578 miles
- 2012 – 136,765 miles
- 2011 – 122,810 miles
- 2010 – 112,371 miles
- 2009 – 98,086 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Engine Covers / under-trays Fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Under-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass234,676 miles (+12,203)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 234,676 miles
- Test number
- 813720609824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass222,473 miles (+12,370)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 222,473 miles
- Test number
- 654697922057
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass210,103 miles (+12,309)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 210,103 miles
- Test number
- 501675756668
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass197,794 miles (+10,603)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 197,794 miles
- Test number
- 749471538734
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass187,191 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 187,191 miles
- Test number
- 367023101366
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Covers / under-trays Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.
- AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed.
Fail187,191 miles (+3,405)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,191 miles
- Test number
- 398514906205
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine Covers / under-trays Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-chassis / suspension & Brake components corroded.
- AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed.
Pass183,786 miles (+3,672)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 183,786 miles
- Test number
- 885917144186
- AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryUnder-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass180,114 miles (+2,120)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 180,114 miles
- Test number
- 804299958806
- AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder-body/Chassis/Suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass177,994 miles (+9,516)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 177,994 miles
- Test number
- 361560509221
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass168,478 miles (+2,459)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 168,478 miles
- Test number
- 227402005073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,019 miles (+441)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 166,019 miles
- Test number
- 106416914482
- NoteAir bag light turn off by diagnose machin at the time of mot
Pass165,578 miles (+28,813)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 165,578 miles
- Test number
- 587286463290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,765 miles (+13,955)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 136,765 miles
- Test number
- 537900672274
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass122,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 122,810 miles
- Test number
- 615420861232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,810 miles (+10,439)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,810 miles
- Test number
- 317300461245
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,371 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 112,371 miles
- Test number
- 190441960284
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail112,371 miles (+14,285)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,371 miles
- Test number
- 604031360209
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass98,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 98,086 miles
- Test number
- 500657769267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 MZX
- Does LS56 MZX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 MZX expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 MZX?
- The MOT on LS56 MZX expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 MZX done?
- LS56 MZX was recorded at 234,676 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2023, an average of 10,163 miles a year.
- Has LS56 MZX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 MZX has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on LS56 MZX 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 MZX find?
- LS56 MZX passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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