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BMW 520

White · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LB51 OKMMOT history

LB51 OKM is a white petrol BMW 520 first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
137,233 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
23 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OKM was last recorded at 137,233 miles on 23 May 2022, 833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,400 miles · 1 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
833 miles
Average per year
5,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,233 miles
  • 2021 – 136,400 miles
  • 2019 – 132,732 miles
  • 2018 – 128,363 miles
  • 2017 – 128,340 miles
  • 2015 – 123,426 miles
  • 2014 – 114,637 miles
  • 2013 – 103,340 miles
  • 2012 – 92,325 miles
  • 2011 – 85,167 miles
  • 2010 – 78,172 miles
  • 2009 – 68,916 miles
  • 2008 – 59,979 miles
  • 2007 – 51,151 miles
  • 2006 – 42,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,233 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,233 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,233 miles
    Test number
    680281134342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,400 miles
    Test number
    398628456403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail136,400 miles (+3,668)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,400 miles
    Test number
    569625344161
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass132,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,732 miles
    Test number
    614239927768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,732 miles (+4,369)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,732 miles
    Test number
    232719889818
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,363 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,363 miles
    Test number
    904680349669
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR DOOR SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail128,362 miles (+22)4 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,362 miles
    Test number
    340007317487
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure NOT SEATED (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR DOOR SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail128,340 miles (+4,914)12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,340 miles
    Test number
    429919288422
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle looks like it has been layed up

  9. Pass123,426 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    123,426 miles
    Test number
    266469725223
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front brake backplate is deteriorated
    • NoteSteel fuel pipes are corroded

  10. Fail123,426 miles (+8,789)1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,426 miles
    Test number
    598519925205
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front brake backplate is deteriorated
    • NoteSteel fuel pipes are corroded

  11. Pass114,637 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,637 miles
    Test number
    216816714224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front brake backplate deteriorated slightly loose

  12. Fail114,637 miles (+11,297)2 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,637 miles
    Test number
    109393614271
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front brake backplate deteriorated slightly loose
    • NoteWindscreen washers poor

  13. Pass103,340 miles (+185)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,340 miles
    Test number
    479820443249
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear indicator bulb slightly white

  14. Fail103,155 miles (+10,830)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,155 miles
    Test number
    955814133267
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear indicator bulb slightly white

  15. Pass92,325 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,325 miles
    Test number
    287936422287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail92,293 miles (+7,126)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,293 miles
    Test number
    326430622217
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass85,167 miles (+6,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    85,167 miles
    Test number
    706438521206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,172 miles (+9,256)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,172 miles
    Test number
    111884040227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,916 miles (+8,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,916 miles
    Test number
    342488739138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass59,979 miles (+39)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    244303918176
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail59,940 miles (+8,789)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,940 miles
    Test number
    840182818150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass51,151 miles (+8,908)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,151 miles
    Test number
    321243017191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail42,243 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,243 miles
    Test number
    583051616148
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass42,243 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,243 miles
    Test number
    871471816113
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB51 OKM

Does LB51 OKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 OKM expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OKM?
The MOT on LB51 OKM expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 OKM done?
LB51 OKM was recorded at 137,233 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2022, an average of 5,905 miles a year.
Has LB51 OKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OKM has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LB51 OKM 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 LB51 OKM find?
LB51 OKM passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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