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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L55 YOUMOT history

L55 YOU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Aug 2010. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 157,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

L55 YOU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
157,243 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 YOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 YOU was last recorded at 157,243 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 5,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,060 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,183 miles
Average per year
7,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,243 miles
  • 2021 – 146,189 miles
  • 2020 – 141,912 miles
  • 2019 – 130,929 miles
  • 2018 – 122,221 miles
  • 2017 – 112,612 miles
  • 2016 – 107,156 miles
  • 2015 – 95,375 miles
  • 2014 – 89,559 miles
  • 2013 – 83,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,243 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit faulty
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,243 miles (+5,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,243 miles
    Test number
    570163790952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit faulty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass152,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    152,060 miles
    Test number
    813987035622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit, lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail152,060 miles (+5,871)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,060 miles
    Test number
    242383501679
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit, lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass146,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,189 miles
    Test number
    235934332482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail146,189 miles (+4,277)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,189 miles
    Test number
    907220840264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass141,912 miles (+10,983)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,912 miles
    Test number
    585774457633
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light / lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  7. Pass130,929 miles (+8,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,929 miles
    Test number
    768543198739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass122,221 miles (+9,609)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,221 miles
    Test number
    698500862015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,612 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    112,612 miles
    Test number
    299494268728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,156 miles (+11,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,156 miles
    Test number
    391171285270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  11. Pass95,375 miles (+5,816)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,375 miles
    Test number
    388197805076
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass89,559 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,559 miles
    Test number
    458333194183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,554 miles (+5,676)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,554 miles
    Test number
    479542394193
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass83,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,878 miles
    Test number
    185733293108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 YOU

Does L55 YOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 YOU expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 YOU?
The MOT on L55 YOU expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 YOU done?
L55 YOU was recorded at 157,243 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 7,803 miles a year.
Has L55 YOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 YOU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L55 YOU 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 L55 YOU find?
L55 YOU passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear light unit faulty; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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