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BMW 523

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

LB05 YWSMOT history

LB05 YWS is a silver petrol BMW 523 first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 166,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,736 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 YWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 YWS was last recorded at 166,736 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,805 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,931 miles
Average per year
5,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,736 miles
  • 2025 – 163,805 miles
  • 2024 – 158,797 miles
  • 2023 – 153,425 miles
  • 2022 – 148,567 miles
  • 2021 – 143,932 miles
  • 2020 – 141,385 miles
  • 2019 – 138,482 miles
  • 2018 – 133,868 miles
  • 2017 – 128,015 miles
  • 2016 – 121,489 miles
  • 2015 – 115,273 miles
  • 2014 – 108,077 miles
  • 2013 – 101,115 miles
  • 2012 – 96,070 miles
  • 2011 – 92,835 miles
  • 2010 – 88,809 miles
  • 2009 – 84,522 miles
  • 2008 – 75,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,736 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,736 miles (+2,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,736 miles
    Test number
    609918124776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Pass163,805 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,805 miles
    Test number
    815381693611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,797 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,797 miles
    Test number
    960101393541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,425 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,425 miles
    Test number
    198051917490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,567 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    148,567 miles
    Test number
    800887703740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,932 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,932 miles
    Test number
    671798728995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,385 miles (+2,903)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,385 miles
    Test number
    564043332037
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass138,482 miles (+4,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,482 miles
    Test number
    280030203859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass133,868 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,868 miles
    Test number
    270819636509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,015 miles (+6,526)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,015 miles
    Test number
    215333859397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,489 miles
    Test number
    307269959356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,489 miles (+6,216)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,489 miles
    Test number
    198107610089
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass115,273 miles (+7,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,273 miles
    Test number
    601988904601
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass108,077 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,077 miles
    Test number
    317070484260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,115 miles (+5,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,115 miles
    Test number
    748557573270
    • 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)

  16. Pass96,070 miles (+3,235)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,070 miles
    Test number
    598343472227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,835 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    92,835 miles
    Test number
    439969671246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,809 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    143546270275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,522 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,522 miles
    Test number
    220366779266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,517 miles (+9,360)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,517 miles
    Test number
    242633379249
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass75,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    254250978457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 YWS

Does LB05 YWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 YWS is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 YWS?
The MOT on LB05 YWS is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 YWS done?
LB05 YWS was recorded at 166,736 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,005 miles a year.
Has LB05 YWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 YWS has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LB05 YWS 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 YWS find?
LB05 YWS passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp.

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