BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
LB05 KESMOT history
LB05 KES is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 4 of 8 MOT tests, with 74,139 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 74,139 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 4 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,943 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 KES
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 31 Dec 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 KES was last recorded at 74,139 miles on 6 May 2026, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 74,006 miles · 27 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 133 miles
- Average per year
- 4,943 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,139 miles
- 2025 – 69,502 miles
- 2024 – 64,097 miles
- 2023 – 59,082 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,139 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
8 tests since 19 Apr 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,139 miles (+133)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 74,139 miles
- Test number
- 759091760675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,006 miles (+4,504)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,006 miles
- Test number
- 920852477280
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake locking device missing Brake calliper (1.1.21 (f))
Pass69,502 miles (+5,405)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 69,502 miles
- Test number
- 876483798352
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass64,097 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2025
- Odometer
- 64,097 miles
- Test number
- 780717188717
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail64,088 miles (+6)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,088 miles
- Test number
- 767961538976
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front WIPER BLADE FITTED INCORRECTLY OR WRONG ONE FOR CAR REPACE BEFORE DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre RUN FLAT TYRE NEEDS REPLACEMENT
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO TREAD INSIDE EDGE (BOLD) NO CORDS YET SOON OVER 1.6 REST OF THE TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,082 miles (+5,000)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,082 miles
- Test number
- 698027936691
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 245/40/20 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass59,082 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 59,082 miles
- Test number
- 817259861566
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail59,078 miles1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,078 miles
- Test number
- 323513899706
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LB05 KES
- Does LB05 KES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 KES is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 KES?
- The MOT on LB05 KES is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 KES done?
- LB05 KES was recorded at 74,139 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 4,943 miles a year.
- Has LB05 KES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 KES has failed 4 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB05 KES 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 KES find?
- LB05 KES passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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