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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 LWSMOT history

LB55 LWS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 222,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
222,359 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LWS was last recorded at 222,359 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 5,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,334 miles · 9 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,025 miles
Average per year
12,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 222,359 miles
  • 2022 – 217,334 miles
  • 2021 – 211,264 miles
  • 2020 – 207,090 miles
  • 2019 – 199,626 miles
  • 2018 – 191,029 miles
  • 2017 – 181,813 miles
  • 2016 – 172,489 miles
  • 2015 – 164,413 miles
  • 2014 – 152,441 miles
  • 2013 – 138,368 miles
  • 2012 – 118,935 miles
  • 2010 – 87,336 miles
  • 2009 – 47,669 miles
  • 2008 – 47,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,359 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,359 miles (+5,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    222,359 miles
    Test number
    515912279245
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass217,334 miles (+6,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    217,334 miles
    Test number
    565486992439
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass211,264 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    211,264 miles
    Test number
    701594242765
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail211,262 miles (+4,172)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,262 miles
    Test number
    345202862172
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass207,090 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    207,090 miles
    Test number
    108446318418
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail207,090 miles (+7,464)2 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,090 miles
    Test number
    928301484245
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (225/5017) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass199,626 miles (+8,597)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    199,626 miles
    Test number
    169049446128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass191,029 miles (+9,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    191,029 miles
    Test number
    829778929645
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass181,813 miles (+9,324)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    181,813 miles
    Test number
    463267566690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,489 miles (+8,076)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    172,489 miles
    Test number
    904096531232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass164,413 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    164,413 miles
    Test number
    229924225065
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth outer sills have covers fitted

  12. Fail164,413 miles (+11,972)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,413 miles
    Test number
    166713725462
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth outer sills have covers fitted

  13. Pass152,441 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    152,441 miles
    Test number
    139154104455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteAdvise 3 led not working in high level brake light

  14. Fail152,438 miles (+14,070)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,438 miles
    Test number
    135093004490
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass138,368 miles (+19,433)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    138,368 miles
    Test number
    746685803007
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to look low through wheel
    • NoteRear suspension arms inner front bushes starting to split/unbond

  16. Pass118,935 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    118,935 miles
    Test number
    429960112006
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear brake hose is slightly twisted and is a borderline pass.

  17. Fail118,935 miles (+31,599)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,935 miles
    Test number
    975090012098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear brake hose is slightly twisted and is a borderline pass.

  18. Pass87,336 miles (+26,775)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,336 miles
    Test number
    112134160324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,561 miles
    Test number
    461763410008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,561 miles (+12,892)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,561 miles
    Test number
    871243810019
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass47,669 miles (+569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,669 miles
    Test number
    593656229049
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass47,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,100 miles
    Test number
    962154458327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 LWS

Does LB55 LWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 LWS expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LWS?
The MOT on LB55 LWS expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 LWS done?
LB55 LWS was recorded at 222,359 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 12,398 miles a year.
Has LB55 LWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LWS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 LWS 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 LWS find?
LB55 LWS passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 1 more.

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