BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
LB55 PVPMOT history
LB55 PVP is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 210,937 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 210,937 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,398 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 PVP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 9 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 PVP was last recorded at 210,937 miles on 7 Jun 2025, 5,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 205,230 miles · 8 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,707 miles
- Average per year
- 9,398 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 210,937 miles
- 2024 – 205,230 miles
- 2023 – 199,244 miles
- 2022 – 193,337 miles
- 2021 – 185,416 miles
- 2020 – 171,368 miles
- 2019 – 165,218 miles
- 2018 – 160,444 miles
- 2017 – 148,108 miles
- 2016 – 138,584 miles
- 2015 – 127,193 miles
- 2014 – 115,899 miles
- 2013 – 97,895 miles
- 2012 – 84,587 miles
- 2011 – 74,461 miles
- 2010 – 67,705 miles
- 2009 – 57,454 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass210,937 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass210,937 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 210,937 miles
- Test number
- 888664188937
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
Fail210,936 miles (+5,706)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,936 miles
- Test number
- 821530282250
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
Pass205,230 miles (+19)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 205,230 miles
- Test number
- 631543073495
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail205,211 miles (+5,967)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,211 miles
- Test number
- 674902025573
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass199,244 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 199,244 miles
- Test number
- 256311831673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail199,237 miles (+5,900)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,237 miles
- Test number
- 845763962615
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass193,337 miles (+67)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 193,337 miles
- Test number
- 938275830478
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail193,270 miles (+7,854)1 dangerous5 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,270 miles
- Test number
- 395464489202
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass185,416 miles (+14,048)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 185,416 miles
- Test number
- 338402560704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,368 miles (+6,150)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 171,368 miles
- Test number
- 729378688060
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNon standard suspension
Pass165,218 miles (+4,774)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 165,218 miles
- Test number
- 673443795703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,444 miles (+12,336)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 160,444 miles
- Test number
- 268059564225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,108 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 148,108 miles
- Test number
- 359137339425
- AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail148,108 miles (+9,524)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,108 miles
- Test number
- 576700469806
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass138,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 138,584 miles
- Test number
- 495408713940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,584 miles (+11,391)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,584 miles
- Test number
- 235203698239
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass127,193 miles (+11,294)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 127,193 miles
- Test number
- 979637525010
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass115,899 miles (+18,004)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 115,899 miles
- Test number
- 318778014094
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass97,895 miles (+13,308)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 97,895 miles
- Test number
- 377649223018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,587 miles (+10,126)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 84,587 miles
- Test number
- 887996102099
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass74,461 miles (+6,756)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 74,461 miles
- Test number
- 947282711050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,705 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 67,705 miles
- Test number
- 541728840096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,704 miles (+10,250)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,704 miles
- Test number
- 551797140074
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass57,454 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 57,454 miles
- Test number
- 364727539011
- NoteBoth front tyres worn bald to the inner edge, tyres are of a raised design so meet MOT requirements but in my opinion are in need of replacement
Questions about LB55 PVP
- Does LB55 PVP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 PVP expired on 6 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 PVP?
- The MOT on LB55 PVP expired on 6 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 PVP done?
- LB55 PVP was recorded at 210,937 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2025, an average of 9,398 miles a year.
- Has LB55 PVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 PVP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 PVP 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 PVP find?
- LB55 PVP passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.
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