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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

PDG 556MOT history

PDG 556 is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

PDG 556 silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
137,551 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PDG 556
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PDG 556 was last recorded at 137,551 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 5,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,047 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,504 miles
Average per year
7,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,551 miles
  • 2025 – 132,047 miles
  • 2024 – 125,615 miles
  • 2023 – 119,819 miles
  • 2022 – 114,153 miles
  • 2021 – 106,162 miles
  • 2020 – 99,223 miles
  • 2019 – 91,740 miles
  • 2018 – 84,948 miles
  • 2017 – 77,170 miles
  • 2016 – 70,212 miles
  • 2015 – 61,303 miles
  • 2014 – 52,056 miles
  • 2013 – 43,748 miles
  • 2012 – 35,725 miles
  • 2011 – 27,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,551 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,551 miles (+5,504)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    137,551 miles
    Test number
    928120590640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass132,047 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,047 miles
    Test number
    756008771252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail132,047 miles (+6,432)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,047 miles
    Test number
    667478364917
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,615 miles
    Test number
    231202605593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,615 miles (+5,796)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,615 miles
    Test number
    477384124022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,819 miles (+5,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,819 miles
    Test number
    556190461849
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass114,153 miles (+7,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,153 miles
    Test number
    944813964550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,162 miles (+6,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,162 miles
    Test number
    692353180306
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,223 miles (+7,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,223 miles
    Test number
    166984474805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,740 miles (+6,792)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,740 miles
    Test number
    712136960292
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,948 miles (+7,778)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,948 miles
    Test number
    497471813697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,170 miles (+6,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,170 miles
    Test number
    248003833708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass70,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,212 miles
    Test number
    507181899822
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail70,212 miles (+8,909)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,212 miles
    Test number
    184733187147
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass61,303 miles (+9,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    937157575038
    • NoteWashers weak

  16. Pass52,056 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,056 miles
    Test number
    199466474448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,843 miles (+8,095)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    909961274087
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,748 miles (+8,023)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,748 miles
    Test number
    685188773074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise centre exhaust blowing
    • NoteAdvise no diesel smoke detecte

  19. Pass35,725 miles (+8,181)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,725 miles
    Test number
    238820082054
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise screen washers weak
    • NoteEmmissions no smoke

  20. Pass27,544 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,544 miles
    Test number
    915227171094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWasher bottle liquid low

Questions about PDG 556

What vehicle is registration PDG 556 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PDG 556 on a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 20 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PDG 556 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PDG 556 is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on PDG 556?
The MOT on PDG 556 is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PDG 556 done?
PDG 556 was recorded at 137,551 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,390 miles a year.
Has PDG 556 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PDG 556 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on PDG 556 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 PDG 556 find?
PDG 556 passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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