BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc
LB04 XPXMOT history
LB04 XPX is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,885 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 142,885 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,137 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 XPX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 12 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 XPX was last recorded at 142,885 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 11,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 131,188 miles · 25 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,697 miles
- Average per year
- 6,137 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,885 miles
- 2024 – 131,188 miles
- 2023 – 120,613 miles
- 2022 – 118,192 miles
- 2021 – 111,930 miles
- 2020 – 108,441 miles
- 2019 – 105,003 miles
- 2018 – 100,399 miles
- 2017 – 95,026 miles
- 2016 – 90,338 miles
- 2015 – 86,448 miles
- 2014 – 81,732 miles
- 2013 – 78,766 miles
- 2012 – 72,098 miles
- 2011 – 63,211 miles
- 2010 – 56,041 miles
- 2009 – 47,911 miles
- 2008 – 40,268 miles
- 2007 – 30,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,885 miles
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front rear straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,885 miles (+11,697)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 142,885 miles
- Test number
- 331634190952
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front rear straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,188 miles (+10,575)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 131,188 miles
- Test number
- 431235420839
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
Pass120,613 miles (+60)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 120,613 miles
- Test number
- 778552003214
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail120,553 miles (+2,361)2 dangerous10 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,553 miles
- Test number
- 496319320717
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass118,192 miles (+6,262)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 118,192 miles
- Test number
- 251563585855
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass111,930 miles (+3,489)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 111,930 miles
- Test number
- 807918394977
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,441 miles (+3,438)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 108,441 miles
- Test number
- 218493478266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass105,003 miles (+4,604)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 105,003 miles
- Test number
- 505388089754
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,399 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 100,399 miles
- Test number
- 458368082804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,383 miles (+5,357)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,383 miles
- Test number
- 772129638502
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,026 miles (+4,688)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 95,026 miles
- Test number
- 299403223008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,338 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 90,338 miles
- Test number
- 835654392717
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be detected
Fail90,338 miles (+1,435)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,338 miles
- Test number
- 961671928515
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be detected
Pass88,903 miles (+2,455)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 88,903 miles
- Test number
- 285892652616
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEmission too clean
Pass86,448 miles (+4,716)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 86,448 miles
- Test number
- 858202885042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,732 miles (+2,966)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 81,732 miles
- Test number
- 867381184028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,766 miles (+6,668)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 78,766 miles
- Test number
- 187855973166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,098 miles (+8,887)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 72,098 miles
- Test number
- 539418762153
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass63,211 miles (+7,170)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 63,211 miles
- Test number
- 229129461435
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteAirbag light on
- NoteN/s rear driveshaft boot split
Pass56,041 miles (+8,130)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 56,041 miles
- Test number
- 250750070172
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear tyres starting to perish
- NoteUnable to inspect pipes etc due to under trays
Pass47,911 miles (+7,643)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 47,911 miles
- Test number
- 940982289153
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,268 miles (+9,972)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 40,268 miles
- Test number
- 451950458139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 30,296 miles
- Test number
- 473511347140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 XPX
- Does LB04 XPX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB04 XPX expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 XPX?
- The MOT on LB04 XPX expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB04 XPX done?
- LB04 XPX was recorded at 142,885 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 6,137 miles a year.
- Has LB04 XPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 XPX has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB04 XPX 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 XPX find?
- LB04 XPX passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front rear straight arms.
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