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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 LYRMOT history

LB55 LYR is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 214,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
214,110 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 LYR
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
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 LYR was last recorded at 214,110 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 10,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,139 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,971 miles
Average per year
11,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,110 miles
  • 2025 – 203,139 miles
  • 2024 – 191,941 miles
  • 2023 – 175,672 miles
  • 2022 – 161,308 miles
  • 2021 – 145,165 miles
  • 2020 – 135,745 miles
  • 2019 – 127,045 miles
  • 2018 – 119,997 miles
  • 2017 – 103,640 miles
  • 2016 – 90,797 miles
  • 2015 – 81,556 miles
  • 2014 – 56,381 miles
  • 2013 – 32,242 miles
  • 2012 – 26,658 miles
  • 2011 – 20,558 miles
  • 2010 – 12,242 miles
  • 2009 – 4,597 miles
  • 2008 – 2,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,110 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBonnet release handle missingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Accelerator pedal stuck down when fully depressed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass214,110 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    214,110 miles
    Test number
    504609645715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle missing
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  2. Fail214,105 miles (+10,966)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,105 miles
    Test number
    799512881550
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle missing
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  3. Pass203,139 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    203,139 miles
    Test number
    987118131676
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle missing
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  4. Fail203,136 miles (+11,195)2 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,136 miles
    Test number
    798303881744
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle missing
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  5. Pass191,941 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    191,941 miles
    Test number
    229002852545
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights clouded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet release handle missing

  6. Fail191,931 miles (+16,259)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,931 miles
    Test number
    124251832545
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass175,672 miles (+14,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    175,672 miles
    Test number
    582305090024
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash all pads visually ok

  8. Pass161,308 miles (+66)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    161,308 miles
    Test number
    993995116817
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail161,242 miles (+16,077)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,242 miles
    Test number
    548812837840
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre thorn inner wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass145,165 miles (+32)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,165 miles
    Test number
    267698787165
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAccelerator pedal stuck down when fully depressed
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Fail145,133 miles (+9,388)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,133 miles
    Test number
    429649263762
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAccelerator pedal stuck down when fully depressed
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Pass135,745 miles (+8,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    135,745 miles
    Test number
    777881657860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass127,045 miles (+7,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,045 miles
    Test number
    910021706840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass119,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,997 miles
    Test number
    498239138317
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking on to lower undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail119,997 miles (+16,357)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,997 miles
    Test number
    154196570695
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking on to lower undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass103,640 miles (+12,843)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,640 miles
    Test number
    863640339127
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine tray & under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,
    • AdvisoryAdvise sill covers fitted,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in arm, (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in arm, (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass90,797 miles (+9,241)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    585154800673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,556 miles (+25,175)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,556 miles
    Test number
    516961415222
    • NoteN/s/f tyre valve age cracking
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing out of shape on the inner edge

  19. Pass56,381 miles (+24,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,381 miles
    Test number
    105393514238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass32,242 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,242 miles
    Test number
    315105303270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,658 miles (+6,100)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,658 miles
    Test number
    587329672269
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass20,558 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,558 miles
    Test number
    315969271403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,519 miles (+8,277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,519 miles
    Test number
    218548671295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass12,242 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,242 miles
    Test number
    620278080238
    • 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)

  25. Fail12,242 miles (+7,645)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,242 miles
    Test number
    804648280262
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • 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)

  26. Pass4,597 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    4,597 miles
    Test number
    771925099292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass2,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    2,948 miles
    Test number
    422904228373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail2,948 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,948 miles
    Test number
    470224528390
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB55 LYR

Does LB55 LYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 LYR is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 LYR?
The MOT on LB55 LYR is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 LYR done?
LB55 LYR was recorded at 214,110 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 11,948 miles a year.
Has LB55 LYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 LYR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 LYR 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 LYR find?
LB55 LYR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and cracking; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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