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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB05 JUWMOT history

LB05 JUW is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 7 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 185,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2023
Mileage
185,218 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 JUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 JUW was last recorded at 185,218 miles on 12 Nov 2022, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,082 miles · 29 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
136 miles
Average per year
10,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,218 miles
  • 2021 – 180,413 miles
  • 2020 – 175,397 miles
  • 2019 – 162,957 miles
  • 2018 – 158,225 miles
  • 2017 – 151,620 miles
  • 2016 – 145,898 miles
  • 2015 – 141,127 miles
  • 2014 – 134,620 miles
  • 2013 – 127,768 miles
  • 2012 – 108,747 miles
  • 2011 – 86,998 miles
  • 2010 – 71,532 miles
  • 2009 – 51,713 miles
  • 2008 – 37,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,218 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres wearing at inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front brake pipes greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,218 miles (+136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,218 miles
    Test number
    995920174615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres wearing at inner edge
  2. Fail185,082 miles (+4,669)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,082 miles
    Test number
    245034001481
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres wearing at inner edge
  3. Pass180,413 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    180,413 miles
    Test number
    279144924334
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes greased
  4. Fail180,406 miles (+5,009)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,406 miles
    Test number
    683422606683
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes greased
  5. Pass175,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,397 miles
    Test number
    231462139399
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  6. Fail175,397 miles (+12,440)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,397 miles
    Test number
    169179783797
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLimited reserve travel on handbrake
  7. Pass162,957 miles (+4,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,957 miles
    Test number
    225945966310
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass158,225 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,225 miles
    Test number
    972107958699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail158,221 miles (+6,601)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,221 miles
    Test number
    348104346814
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass151,620 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    151,620 miles
    Test number
    601693875768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,898 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,898 miles
    Test number
    448278068991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,127 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    141,127 miles
    Test number
    959021228187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,620 miles (+6,852)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    134,620 miles
    Test number
    986189454288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,768 miles (+19,021)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    127,768 miles
    Test number
    739653663288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,747 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,747 miles
    Test number
    165995562275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass108,747 miles (+21,749)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,747 miles
    Test number
    969075362285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass86,998 miles (+15,466)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,998 miles
    Test number
    759487581112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAge cracks appearing treads of n/s/f, o/s/f & o/s/r tyres.
    • NoteN/s/f wheel has been repaired.
  18. Pass71,532 miles (+19,819)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,532 miles
    Test number
    194962180138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,713 miles (+13,719)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,713 miles
    Test number
    564938289169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,994 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,994 miles
    Test number
    630499778155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuggest new brake disks next service

Questions about LB05 JUW

Does LB05 JUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 JUW expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 JUW?
The MOT on LB05 JUW expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 JUW done?
LB05 JUW was recorded at 185,218 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2022, an average of 10,241 miles a year.
Has LB05 JUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 JUW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 JUW 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 LB05 JUW find?
LB05 JUW passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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