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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB04 TOAMOT history

LB04 TOA is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 29 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
112,407 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 TOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 TOA was last recorded at 112,407 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 31,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,905 miles · 21 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
31,502 miles
Average per year
7,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,407 miles
  • 2021 – 80,905 miles
  • 2020 – 72,685 miles
  • 2018 – 63,175 miles
  • 2017 – 59,404 miles
  • 2016 – 52,922 miles
  • 2015 – 43,269 miles
  • 2014 – 35,619 miles
  • 2013 – 24,610 miles
  • 2012 – 16,316 miles
  • 2011 – 14,333 miles
  • 2010 – 12,180 miles
  • 2009 – 10,263 miles
  • 2008 – 7,708 miles
  • 2007 – 5,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,407 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,407 miles (+31,502)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,407 miles
    Test number
    827790125641
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass80,905 miles (+83)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,905 miles
    Test number
    192844252087
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail80,822 miles (+8,137)3 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,822 miles
    Test number
    508353815181
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass72,685 miles (+9,510)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,685 miles
    Test number
    288720619465
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorUpper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass63,175 miles (+3,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,175 miles
    Test number
    375153203375
    • AdvisoryO/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear near flexi hose

  6. Pass59,404 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,404 miles
    Test number
    547531018868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,400 miles (+6,478)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,400 miles
    Test number
    855530217095
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass52,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,922 miles
    Test number
    665252529806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,922 miles (+9,653)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,922 miles
    Test number
    619918067175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass43,269 miles (+7,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,269 miles
    Test number
    157131235156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass35,619 miles (+11,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,619 miles
    Test number
    225777824493
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass24,610 miles (+8,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,610 miles
    Test number
    805009013129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass16,316 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,316 miles
    Test number
    515021822143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,333 miles (+2,153)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,333 miles
    Test number
    159606141135
    • NoteSlight roughness in steering

  15. Pass12,180 miles (+1,917)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    12,180 miles
    Test number
    321926720176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,263 miles
    Test number
    292608049431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail10,263 miles (+2,555)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,263 miles
    Test number
    722598649107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  18. Pass7,708 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    7,708 miles
    Test number
    673011948126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass5,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    5,363 miles
    Test number
    490493647114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 TOA

Does LB04 TOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 TOA expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 TOA?
The MOT on LB04 TOA expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 TOA done?
LB04 TOA was recorded at 112,407 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 7,282 miles a year.
Has LB04 TOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 TOA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 TOA 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 LB04 TOA find?
LB04 TOA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing, and 5 more.

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