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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

LB54 XPWMOT history

LB54 XPW is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 28 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 114,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,321 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XPW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XPW was last recorded at 114,321 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 8,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,274 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,047 miles
Average per year
5,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,321 miles
  • 2024 – 106,274 miles
  • 2023 – 97,810 miles
  • 2022 – 89,057 miles
  • 2021 – 76,934 miles
  • 2020 – 70,823 miles
  • 2019 – 68,513 miles
  • 2017 – 61,059 miles
  • 2016 – 52,229 miles
  • 2015 – 44,339 miles
  • 2014 – 36,096 miles
  • 2013 – 30,785 miles
  • 2012 – 25,649 miles
  • 2011 – 23,664 miles
  • 2010 – 20,909 miles
  • 2009 – 16,347 miles
  • 2008 – 13,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,321 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,321 miles (+8,047)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    576959475379
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass106,274 miles (+8,464)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,274 miles
    Test number
    887982993980
    • MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper and bonnet damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass97,810 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,810 miles
    Test number
    399182264644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail97,739 miles (+8,682)3 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    253230216727
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres 10 years old

  5. Pass89,057 miles (+12,123)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    401785825228
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,934 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,934 miles
    Test number
    535016655208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    808461607020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,011 miles (+3,188)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    352394619710
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass70,823 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    232226926055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail70,821 miles (+2,308)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    194054672077
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass68,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    353002211540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,513 miles1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    478897539486
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,949 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,949 km
    Test number
    457785922935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight aim poor image

  14. Pass61,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,059 miles
    Test number
    834087780544
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  15. Fail61,059 miles (+8,830)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,059 miles
    Test number
    972610394803
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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. Pass52,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,229 miles
    Test number
    751772800188
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake low performance

  17. Fail52,229 miles (+7,890)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,229 miles
    Test number
    901619574620
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake low performance

  18. Pass44,339 miles (+8,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,339 miles
    Test number
    665289495002
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail36,096 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,096 miles
    Test number
    185594504108
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges

  20. Pass36,096 miles (+5,311)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,096 miles
    Test number
    539214104157
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges

  21. Pass30,785 miles (+5,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,785 miles
    Test number
    499759893061
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass25,649 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,649 miles
    Test number
    289873302194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,664 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,664 miles
    Test number
    736778111184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,661 miles (+2,752)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,661 miles
    Test number
    347997211186
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  25. Pass20,909 miles (+4,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,909 miles
    Test number
    363108410163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass16,347 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,347 miles
    Test number
    971322119142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,390 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,390 miles
    Test number
    353929618110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail13,384 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,384 miles
    Test number
    432887918136
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB54 XPW

Does LB54 XPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 XPW is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XPW?
The MOT on LB54 XPW is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 XPW done?
LB54 XPW was recorded at 114,321 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 5,762 miles a year.
Has LB54 XPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XPW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 XPW 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 LB54 XPW find?
LB54 XPW passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; central front oil leak, but not excessive; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side, and 1 more.

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