BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LB55 LVTMOT history
LB55 LVT is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,559 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 131,559 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,790 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 LVT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 LVT was last recorded at 131,559 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 131,106 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 453 miles
- Average per year
- 4,790 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,559 miles
- 2024 – 131,106 miles
- 2023 – 129,636 miles
- 2022 – 128,488 miles
- 2021 – 126,859 miles
- 2020 – 123,346 miles
- 2019 – 117,094 miles
- 2018 – 110,141 miles
- 2017 – 101,800 miles
- 2016 – 94,709 miles
- 2015 – 87,195 miles
- 2013 – 81,310 miles
- 2012 – 76,185 miles
- 2011 – 69,649 miles
- 2010 – 64,568 miles
- 2009 – 59,080 miles
- 2008 – 50,477 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,559 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 discs are corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside front tyre outer side wall is slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside rear road wheel inner rim is distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Under trays fitted limiting underside view
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,559 miles (+453)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 131,559 miles
- Test number
- 628408146315
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass131,106 miles (+1,470)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 131,106 miles
- Test number
- 437308195514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,636 miles (+1,148)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 129,636 miles
- Test number
- 267412268226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,488 miles (+1,629)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 128,488 miles
- Test number
- 475290047998
- AdvisoryFront front disks corroded
Pass126,859 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 126,859 miles
- Test number
- 820260582533
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer side wall is slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside rear road wheel inner rim is distorted
Fail126,852 miles (+3,506)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,852 miles
- Test number
- 938881886292
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray is loose
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer side wall is slightly damaged
- AdvisoryOffside rear road wheel inner rim is distorted
Pass123,346 miles (+6,252)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 123,346 miles
- Test number
- 523210395503
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,094 miles (+6,953)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 117,094 miles
- Test number
- 631582052570
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted limiting underside view
Pass110,141 miles (+8,341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 110,141 miles
- Test number
- 274060515745
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted limiting underside view
Pass101,800 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 101,800 miles
- Test number
- 959616466693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,800 miles (+7,091)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,800 miles
- Test number
- 524510330405
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass94,709 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 94,709 miles
- Test number
- 269203504234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail94,702 miles (+7,507)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,702 miles
- Test number
- 160285383945
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,195 miles (+5,885)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 87,195 miles
- Test number
- 959100825098
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront inner brake pads worn low
Pass81,310 miles (+5,125)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 81,310 miles
- Test number
- 496207043405
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass76,185 miles (+6,536)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 76,185 miles
- Test number
- 677262452313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,649 miles (+5,081)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 69,649 miles
- Test number
- 538089541375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,568 miles (+5,488)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 64,568 miles
- Test number
- 552779440302
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteExhaust emissions to clean to aquire readings
Pass59,080 miles (+8,603)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 59,080 miles
- Test number
- 303838139387
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass50,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 50,477 miles
- Test number
- 850825568368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 LVT
- Does LB55 LVT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LVT is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 LVT?
- The MOT on LB55 LVT is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 LVT done?
- LB55 LVT was recorded at 131,559 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,790 miles a year.
- Has LB55 LVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 LVT has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB55 LVT 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 LVT find?
- LB55 LVT passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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