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BMW 116

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LX55 VRCMOT history

LX55 VRC is a grey petrol BMW 116 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LX55 VRC grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,258 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VRC was last recorded at 143,258 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 7,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,453 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,805 miles
Average per year
6,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,258 miles
  • 2025 – 135,453 miles
  • 2024 – 127,217 miles
  • 2023 – 120,575 miles
  • 2022 – 111,589 miles
  • 2021 – 104,663 miles
  • 2020 – 97,147 miles
  • 2019 – 89,468 miles
  • 2018 – 77,738 miles
  • 2017 – 71,659 miles
  • 2016 – 67,733 miles
  • 2015 – 57,751 miles
  • 2014 – 48,971 miles
  • 2013 – 44,723 miles
  • 2012 – 41,333 miles
  • 2011 – 39,636 miles
  • 2010 – 38,676 miles
  • 2009 – 35,380 miles
  • 2008 – 30,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,258 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged fadingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder, Video Recorder
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted as original, also diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,258 miles (+7,805)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,258 miles
    Test number
    995367249013
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged fading
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder, Video Recorder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted as original, also diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,453 miles (+8,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,453 miles
    Test number
    153143097924
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged fading
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,217 miles (+6,642)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    370752666600
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear sensor close to surface (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,575 miles (+8,986)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,575 miles
    Test number
    577509085013
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 to the calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,589 miles (+6,926)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,589 miles
    Test number
    189735453142
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SPOT on the legal limit - 1.6mm tread depth left (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass104,663 miles (+7,516)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    126507921500
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray present obscuring some components

  7. Pass97,147 miles (+7,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,147 miles
    Test number
    604908663392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass89,468 miles (+11,730)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,468 miles
    Test number
    554573414756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,738 miles (+6,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,738 miles
    Test number
    292144101176
    • 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))

  10. Pass71,659 miles (+3,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,659 miles
    Test number
    959372454633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wear indicator broken

  11. Pass67,733 miles (+9,982)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,733 miles
    Test number
    943881129610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,751 miles (+8,780)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,751 miles
    Test number
    588900925224
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass48,971 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,971 miles
    Test number
    399053534414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,723 miles (+3,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,723 miles
    Test number
    345346533457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,333 miles (+1,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,333 miles
    Test number
    428124422225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,636 miles (+960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,636 miles
    Test number
    396159331417
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass38,676 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,676 miles
    Test number
    794564040287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,380 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,380 miles
    Test number
    820734039293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,462 miles
    Test number
    363886538466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX55 VRC

Does LX55 VRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VRC is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VRC?
The MOT on LX55 VRC is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VRC done?
LX55 VRC was recorded at 143,258 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 6,226 miles a year.
Has LX55 VRC ever failed its MOT?
No. LX55 VRC has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LX55 VRC 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 LX55 VRC find?
LX55 VRC passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; central non obligatory mirror damaged fading; items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, video recorder, and 4 more.

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