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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass143,724 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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)
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. Pass118,590 miles (+11,579)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    275961341851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. Pass56,286 miles (+9,810)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    968390751361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,476 miles (+9,146)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,476 miles
    Test number
    449257001093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass27,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,291 miles
    Test number
    442028738426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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