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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LB04 XUYMOT history

LB04 XUY is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 273,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
273,262 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XUY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XUY was last recorded at 273,262 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
273,250 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
9,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 273,262 miles
  • 2025 – 273,250 miles
  • 2024 – 272,917 miles
  • 2023 – 269,252 miles
  • 2022 – 265,657 miles
  • 2021 – 265,653 miles
  • 2019 – 265,626 miles
  • 2018 – 263,944 miles
  • 2017 – 254,994 miles
  • 2016 – 248,210 miles
  • 2015 – 238,891 miles
  • 2014 – 228,641 miles
  • 2013 – 225,196 miles
  • 2012 – 217,182 miles
  • 2011 – 212,176 miles
  • 2010 – 193,698 miles
  • 2009 – 168,012 miles
  • 2008 – 133,254 miles
  • 2007 – 100,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,262 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,262 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    273,262 miles
    Test number
    207529580295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass273,250 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    273,250 miles
    Test number
    787745446019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass272,917 miles (+3,665)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    272,917 miles
    Test number
    917246897274
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass269,252 miles (+3,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    269,252 miles
    Test number
    196287131459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass265,657 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    265,657 miles
    Test number
    332631421980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass265,653 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    265,653 miles
    Test number
    955300423319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass265,626 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    265,626 miles
    Test number
    841904918305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass263,944 miles (+8,950)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    263,944 miles
    Test number
    320029456830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass254,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    254,994 miles
    Test number
    990207669664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

  10. Fail254,994 miles (+6,784)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,994 miles
    Test number
    531743199255
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

  11. Pass248,210 miles (+9,319)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    248,210 miles
    Test number
    704307929074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass238,891 miles (+10,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    238,891 miles
    Test number
    158777095122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass228,641 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    228,641 miles
    Test number
    138792004255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass225,196 miles (+8,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    225,196 miles
    Test number
    449715303246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass217,182 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    217,182 miles
    Test number
    246665462005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail217,179 miles (+5,003)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,179 miles
    Test number
    146943822078
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail212,176 miles (+18,478)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,176 miles
    Test number
    686733671243
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass193,698 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    193,698 miles
    Test number
    352054550324
    • NoteEng management lamp on

  19. Fail193,698 miles (+25,686)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,698 miles
    Test number
    162964750336
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEng management lamp on

  20. Pass168,012 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    168,012 miles
    Test number
    963281139396
    • NoteN/s front drop link upper rubber boot adrift

  21. Fail168,002 miles (+34,748)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,002 miles
    Test number
    872640439355
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s front drop link upper rubber boot adrift

  22. Pass133,254 miles (+32,759)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    133,254 miles
    Test number
    153904828345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,495 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    100,495 miles
    Test number
    392397797448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail100,491 miles (+3,644)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,491 miles
    Test number
    973536897298
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail96,847 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,847 miles
    Test number
    750400657255
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB04 XUY

Does LB04 XUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XUY is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XUY?
The MOT on LB04 XUY is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 XUY done?
LB04 XUY was recorded at 273,262 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 9,411 miles a year.
Has LB04 XUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XUY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on LB04 XUY 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 XUY find?
LB04 XUY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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