
BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
LB55 NZHMOT history
LB55 NZH is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 143,724 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,861 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 NZH
- 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
- 19 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 NZH was last recorded at 143,724 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 141,066 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,658 miles
- Average per year
- 6,861 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,724 miles
- 2024 – 141,066 miles
- 2023 – 137,491 miles
- 2022 – 135,367 miles
- 2021 – 134,248 miles
- 2020 – 132,388 miles
- 2019 – 130,029 miles
- 2018 – 124,878 miles
- 2017 – 118,590 miles
- 2016 – 107,011 miles
- 2015 – 97,543 miles
- 2014 – 85,397 miles
- 2013 – 76,584 miles
- 2012 – 65,631 miles
- 2011 – 56,286 miles
- 2009 – 37,330 miles
- 2008 – 27,291 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play at both wheels
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, front inner bushes slight de-bonding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,724 miles (+2,658)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 143,724 miles
- Test number
- 864153750137
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass141,066 miles (+3,575)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 141,066 miles
- Test number
- 505202560663
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,491 miles (+2,124)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 137,491 miles
- Test number
- 869735826095
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake hoses signs of wear
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Parking brake (1.2.1 (f))
Pass135,367 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 135,367 miles
- Test number
- 971626637205
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play at both wheels (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, front inner bushes slight de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail135,366 miles (+1,118)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,366 miles
- Test number
- 271271125981
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play at both wheels (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, front inner bushes slight de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,248 miles (+1,860)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 134,248 miles
- Test number
- 436384469263
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged N/S/F + O/S/F Brake Hose's Starting To Perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F + O/S/F Upper Ball Joint Boots Have Very Small Split @ Top - Currently Still Preventing The ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass132,388 miles (+2,359)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 132,388 miles
- Test number
- 125849531787
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass130,029 miles (+67)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 130,029 miles
- Test number
- 796512807520
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail129,962 miles (+5,084)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,962 miles
- Test number
- 304290600659
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass124,878 miles (+6,288)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 124,878 miles
- Test number
- 854497194782
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to test
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Pass118,590 miles (+11,579)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 118,590 miles
- Test number
- 275961341851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,011 miles (+9,468)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 107,011 miles
- Test number
- 101666195942
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre inner edges worn low. offside rear tread 2.75mm
- AdvisoryCovers fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection
- AdvisoryNo emisson data provided due to low readings
Pass97,543 miles (+12,146)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 97,543 miles
- Test number
- 764617982873
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNo emissions printout produced due to low emissions readings
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass85,397 miles (+8,813)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 85,397 miles
- Test number
- 756110854380
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteUnable to produce emissions print out due to low emissions readings.
Pass76,584 miles (+10,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 76,584 miles
- Test number
- 665343253391
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,631 miles (+9,345)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 65,631 miles
- Test number
- 416275152425
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,286 miles (+9,810)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 56,286 miles
- Test number
- 968390751361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,476 miles (+9,146)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 46,476 miles
- Test number
- 449257001093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,330 miles (+10,039)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 37,330 miles
- Test number
- 211827129384
- 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)
Pass27,291 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 27,291 miles
- Test number
- 442028738426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,291 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,291 miles
- Test number
- 631267638327
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about LB55 NZH
- Does LB55 NZH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 NZH is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 NZH?
- The MOT on LB55 NZH is valid until 5 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 NZH done?
- LB55 NZH was recorded at 143,724 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,861 miles a year.
- Has LB55 NZH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 NZH has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB55 NZH 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 NZH find?
- LB55 NZH passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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