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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

LX54 VBDMOT history

LX54 VBD is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 14 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 181,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
181,391 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VBD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VBD was last recorded at 181,391 miles on 9 May 2023, 1,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,676 miles · 13 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
1,715 miles
Average per year
8,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,391 miles
  • 2019 – 179,676 miles
  • 2018 – 175,277 miles
  • 2017 – 157,970 miles
  • 2016 – 126,289 miles
  • 2015 – 109,726 miles
  • 2014 – 101,241 miles
  • 2013 – 94,747 miles
  • 2012 – 84,075 miles
  • 2011 – 71,917 miles
  • 2010 – 64,885 miles
  • 2008 – 53,691 miles
  • 2007 – 44,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,391 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,391 miles (+1,715)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    181,391 miles
    Test number
    913423946849
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass179,676 miles (+4,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    179,676 miles
    Test number
    440234460997
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass175,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    175,277 miles
    Test number
    189453881878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail175,267 miles (+17,297)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,267 miles
    Test number
    343679951470
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass157,970 miles (+31,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    157,970 miles
    Test number
    894458993018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 1.8mm wearing bald inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass126,289 miles (+16,563)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    126,289 miles
    Test number
    256990151691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,726 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,726 miles
    Test number
    546852315225
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail109,574 miles (+8,333)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,574 miles
    Test number
    197430415211
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass101,241 miles (+60)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,241 miles
    Test number
    716260114266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail101,181 miles (+6,434)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,181 miles
    Test number
    499076904260
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass94,747 miles (+10,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    876755903257
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass84,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,075 miles
    Test number
    196565912284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,075 miles (+12,158)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,075 miles
    Test number
    517265712239
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear parking brake has a low reading advise further investigation
    • NoteOil leak nearside front
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail71,917 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    739964141138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass71,917 miles (+7,032)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,917 miles
    Test number
    828084441148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,885 miles (+11,194)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,885 miles
    Test number
    112289030448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass53,691 miles (+9,443)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,691 miles
    Test number
    751592808391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass44,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,248 miles
    Test number
    934937597237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,248 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,248 miles
    Test number
    682815897251
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about LX54 VBD

Does LX54 VBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VBD expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VBD?
The MOT on LX54 VBD expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VBD done?
LX54 VBD was recorded at 181,391 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 8,822 miles a year.
Has LX54 VBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VBD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LX54 VBD 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 LX54 VBD find?
LX54 VBD passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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