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BMW 520

Bronze · Petrol · 1986 · 1,990 cc

557 LPCMOT history

557 LPC is a bronze petrol BMW 520 first used on 15 Jan 1986. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,531 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
557 LPC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
15 Jan 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

557 LPC was last recorded at 123,531 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,244 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
287 miles
Average per year
969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,531 miles
  • 2025 – 123,244 miles
  • 2024 – 122,967 miles
  • 2023 – 122,440 miles
  • 2022 – 121,983 miles
  • 2021 – 121,551 miles
  • 2020 – 116,288 miles
  • 2019 – 115,446 miles
  • 2018 – 115,249 miles
  • 2016 – 115,211 miles
  • 2014 – 114,746 miles
  • 2013 – 113,975 miles
  • 2012 – 113,182 miles
  • 2011 – 111,912 miles
  • 2010 – 108,112 miles
  • 2009 – 106,458 miles
  • 2008 – 105,505 miles
  • 2007 – 104,714 miles
  • 2006 – 104,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,531 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,531 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,531 miles
    Test number
    460837295668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,244 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,244 miles
    Test number
    428539150137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,967 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,967 miles
    Test number
    984983246120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,440 miles (+457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,440 miles
    Test number
    470380302878
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,983 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,983 miles
    Test number
    706515944412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,551 miles (+5,263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,551 miles
    Test number
    172291541486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,288 miles (+842)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,288 miles
    Test number
    427067351117
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass115,446 miles (+197)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    115,446 miles
    Test number
    233209849741
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,249 miles
    Test number
    657911848315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,249 miles (+38)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,249 miles
    Test number
    263473666340
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail115,211 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,211 miles
    Test number
    555703042241
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail115,211 miles (+465)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,211 miles
    Test number
    986849563929
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to state of exhaust (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) intermediate drop arm (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass114,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    114,746 miles
    Test number
    297422974125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,746 miles (+771)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,746 miles
    Test number
    267873554171
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass113,975 miles (+793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    113,975 miles
    Test number
    607571403188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass113,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    113,182 miles
    Test number
    707657602172
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail113,182 miles (+1,270)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,182 miles
    Test number
    829977202147
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail111,912 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,912 miles
    Test number
    225609421470
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass111,912 miles (+3,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    111,912 miles
    Test number
    728469921147
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass108,112 miles (+1,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    108,112 miles
    Test number
    371580130147
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass106,458 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    106,458 miles
    Test number
    860204019127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,505 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,505 miles
    Test number
    993470538143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass104,714 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    104,714 miles
    Test number
    902882627196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    104,270 miles
    Test number
    203972226193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 557 LPC

What vehicle is registration 557 LPC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 557 LPC on a bronze petrol BMW 520 first used on 15 Jan 1986. 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 557 LPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 557 LPC is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 557 LPC?
The MOT on 557 LPC is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 557 LPC done?
557 LPC was recorded at 123,531 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 969 miles a year.
Has 557 LPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 557 LPC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on 557 LPC 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 557 LPC find?
557 LPC passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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