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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 CFUMOT history

LB55 CFU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 152,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
152,092 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 CFU was last recorded at 152,092 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 3,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,362 miles · 21 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,730 miles
Average per year
7,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,092 miles
  • 2022 – 148,362 miles
  • 2021 – 144,123 miles
  • 2020 – 141,032 miles
  • 2019 – 134,484 miles
  • 2018 – 126,399 miles
  • 2017 – 114,711 miles
  • 2016 – 106,907 miles
  • 2015 – 100,654 miles
  • 2014 – 97,548 miles
  • 2013 – 93,142 miles
  • 2012 – 81,883 miles
  • 2011 – 76,638 miles
  • 2010 – 65,328 miles
  • 2009 – 57,789 miles
  • 2008 – 42,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,092 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipes corroded front brake discs slight corrosion rear brake discs surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail152,092 miles (+3,730)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,092 miles
    Test number
    982634382348
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass148,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,362 miles
    Test number
    406310845018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail148,362 miles (+4,239)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,362 miles
    Test number
    918015125619
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

  4. Pass144,123 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,123 miles
    Test number
    656783795318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,032 miles
    Test number
    305231703556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,032 miles (+6,548)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,032 miles
    Test number
    703219767967
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,484 miles (+8,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,484 miles
    Test number
    508749525003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,399 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,399 miles
    Test number
    421771389334
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded front brake discs slight corrosion rear brake discs surface corrosion

  9. Fail126,396 miles (+11,685)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,396 miles
    Test number
    600324918218
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded front brake discs slight corrosion rear brake discs surface corrosion

  10. Pass114,711 miles (+7,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,711 miles
    Test number
    722765811430
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  11. Pass106,907 miles (+6,253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,907 miles
    Test number
    356895942629
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn 2mm

  12. Pass100,654 miles (+3,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,654 miles
    Test number
    146213235065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre inner tread wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass97,548 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,548 miles
    Test number
    567834114317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,142 miles
    Test number
    258956223321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,142 miles (+11,259)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,142 miles
    Test number
    768196723375
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass81,883 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,883 miles
    Test number
    417496422432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,638 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,638 miles
    Test number
    825102921310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,633 miles (+11,305)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    429180921350
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

  19. Pass65,328 miles (+7,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    823520230384
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass57,789 miles (+14,930)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,789 miles
    Test number
    173447229308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,859 miles
    Test number
    551406228375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,859 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,859 miles
    Test number
    934516428358
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LB55 CFU

Does LB55 CFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 CFU expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CFU?
The MOT on LB55 CFU expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 CFU done?
LB55 CFU was recorded at 152,092 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 7,273 miles a year.
Has LB55 CFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CFU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 CFU 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 LB55 CFU find?
LB55 CFU failed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 1 dangerous defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear upper sub-frame fractured broken; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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