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LS55VUK
2005 BMW 120
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS55VUK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 05 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 181,187 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,298 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2025 6 Jun 202619 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 179,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc missing (1.1.14 (c)) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
19 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 175,050 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
19 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 175,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 167,198 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2023 6 Jun 202620 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 165,054 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 165,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 155,490 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2019 6 Jun 20262 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,349 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,158 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2017 6 Jun 202629 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre on legal limit
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 131,201 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2016 6 Jun 20263 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 131,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
7 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015 6 Jun 202619 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,780 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202620 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,691 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,080 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2012 6 Jun 202621 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,557 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2011 6 Jun 202624 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,254 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
24 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 84,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
12 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,524 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS55VUK was registered on 2005-12-13
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