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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 JRUMOT history

LB55 JRU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 188,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
188,409 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 JRU
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
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 JRU was last recorded at 188,409 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,520 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,889 miles
Average per year
7,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,409 miles
  • 2025 – 186,520 miles
  • 2023 – 184,525 miles
  • 2022 – 182,670 miles
  • 2021 – 181,241 miles
  • 2020 – 178,745 miles
  • 2019 – 170,648 miles
  • 2018 – 162,040 miles
  • 2017 – 149,321 miles
  • 2016 – 139,341 miles
  • 2015 – 127,935 miles
  • 2013 – 106,169 miles
  • 2012 – 93,243 miles
  • 2011 – 82,763 miles
  • 2010 – 65,451 miles
  • 2009 – 54,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,409 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • Advisory- undertrays fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,409 miles (+1,889)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    188,409 miles
    Test number
    966612140777
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory- undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,520 miles (+1,995)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    186,520 miles
    Test number
    151183705131
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass184,525 miles (+1,855)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    184,525 miles
    Test number
    705389012683
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,670 miles (+1,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,670 miles
    Test number
    476127034125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,241 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,241 miles
    Test number
    491651505781
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail181,241 miles (+2,496)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,241 miles
    Test number
    121064777971
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass178,745 miles (+8,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    178,745 miles
    Test number
    353301909502
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass170,648 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,648 miles
    Test number
    145795802036
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT UPPER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail170,664 miles (+8,624)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,664 miles
    Test number
    771347947858
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT UPPER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass162,040 miles (+12,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    162,040 miles
    Test number
    701254775468
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass149,321 miles (+9,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    149,321 miles
    Test number
    484825167698
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass139,341 miles (+11,406)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,341 miles
    Test number
    481645904045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,935 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,935 miles
    Test number
    469816125150
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail127,935 miles (+21,766)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,935 miles
    Test number
    749225525140
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass106,169 miles (+12,926)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,169 miles
    Test number
    588031223262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,243 miles (+10,480)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,243 miles
    Test number
    949663202184
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLight misting of oil around tank

  17. Pass82,763 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,763 miles
    Test number
    577650351078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,388 miles (+16,937)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,388 miles
    Test number
    178090741076
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre

  19. Pass65,451 miles (+10,878)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,451 miles
    Test number
    134893430430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    781484719001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 JRU

Does LB55 JRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 JRU is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 JRU?
The MOT on LB55 JRU is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 JRU done?
LB55 JRU was recorded at 188,409 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,865 miles a year.
Has LB55 JRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 JRU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 JRU 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 JRU find?
LB55 JRU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; - undertrays fitted; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - front arm front bush, and 4 more.

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