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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

LB55 OEJMOT history

LB55 OEJ is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,484 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 OEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 OEJ was last recorded at 77,484 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,065 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,419 miles
Average per year
3,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,484 miles
  • 2024 – 73,065 miles
  • 2023 – 71,676 miles
  • 2022 – 71,105 miles
  • 2021 – 69,216 miles
  • 2020 – 67,895 miles
  • 2019 – 65,233 miles
  • 2018 – 61,206 miles
  • 2017 – 55,647 miles
  • 2016 – 52,206 miles
  • 2015 – 48,997 miles
  • 2014 – 45,143 miles
  • 2013 – 40,336 miles
  • 2012 – 36,177 miles
  • 2011 – 29,534 miles
  • 2010 – 25,358 miles
  • 2009 – 24,109 miles
  • 2008 – 19,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,484 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,484 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,484 miles
    Test number
    274908209638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,065 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,065 miles
    Test number
    602763685601
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail73,038 miles (+1,362)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,038 miles
    Test number
    524875996900
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass71,676 miles (+571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,676 miles
    Test number
    879938976110
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryKnocking in steering system

  5. Pass71,105 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,105 miles
    Test number
    143576338116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail71,104 miles (+1,888)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,104 miles
    Test number
    153709357741
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass69,216 miles (+1,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,216 miles
    Test number
    471244500915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass67,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,895 miles
    Test number
    282235641489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,894 miles (+2,661)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    348406002577
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass65,233 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,233 miles
    Test number
    480154454504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    253514355164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,206 miles (+5,559)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    643543220797
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald inside edge nail in tread on side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  13. Pass55,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,647 miles
    Test number
    687094014652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,647 miles (+3,441)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,647 miles
    Test number
    889296027809
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass52,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    184078105660
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  16. Fail52,206 miles (+3,209)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    352154584894
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  17. Pass48,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,997 miles
    Test number
    782346248060
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Fail48,997 miles (+3,854)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,997 miles
    Test number
    687538640809
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in tread (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  19. Pass45,143 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,143 miles
    Test number
    895133124318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail45,143 miles (+4,807)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,143 miles
    Test number
    287371524362
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass40,336 miles (+4,159)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,336 miles
    Test number
    778795313381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf tyre inner outer edges low

  22. Pass36,177 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,177 miles
    Test number
    705909112396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,534 miles
    Test number
    605139611383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,534 miles (+4,176)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,534 miles
    Test number
    918379411337
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass25,358 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,358 miles
    Test number
    620986910324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,109 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,109 miles
    Test number
    930921539351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,455 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,455 miles
    Test number
    170168658310
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB55 OEJ

Does LB55 OEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 OEJ is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 OEJ?
The MOT on LB55 OEJ is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 OEJ done?
LB55 OEJ was recorded at 77,484 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 3,432 miles a year.
Has LB55 OEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 OEJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 OEJ 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 OEJ find?
LB55 OEJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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