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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LB55 RWXMOT history

LB55 RWX is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 474,141 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
474,141 km
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 RWX
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
29 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 RWX was last recorded at 474,141 km on 5 Mar 2024.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 474,141 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass474,141 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass474,141 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    474,141 km
    Test number
    122674936428
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass267,819 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    267,819 miles
    Test number
    467884007846
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail267,813 miles (+17,160)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,813 miles
    Test number
    226776250283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass250,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    250,653 miles
    Test number
    969991514191
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail250,653 miles (+10,210)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,653 miles
    Test number
    655316492359
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass240,443 miles (+6,567)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    240,443 miles
    Test number
    676766648561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass233,876 miles (+8,917)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    233,876 miles
    Test number
    578277893899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass224,959 miles (+9,716)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    224,959 miles
    Test number
    435425555314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass215,243 miles (+10,981)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    215,243 miles
    Test number
    260563784643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass204,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    204,262 miles
    Test number
    740627579843
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

  11. Fail204,262 miles (+346)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,262 miles
    Test number
    449794210738
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Fail203,916 miles (+14,557)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,916 miles
    Test number
    130519923177
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Pass189,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    189,359 miles
    Test number
    159011385115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail189,359 miles (+13,658)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,359 miles
    Test number
    789661485136
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass175,701 miles (+13,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    175,701 miles
    Test number
    408664184131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass162,225 miles (+15,050)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    162,225 miles
    Test number
    849280503278
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r brake clip missing

  17. Pass147,175 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    147,175 miles
    Test number
    816902692140
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail147,164 miles (+17,637)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,164 miles
    Test number
    888991892169
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass129,527 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    129,527 miles
    Test number
    575408281116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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. Fail129,527 miles (+28,081)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,527 miles
    Test number
    588938681185
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  21. Pass101,446 miles (+26,230)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,446 miles
    Test number
    273643400168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,216 miles
    Test number
    350078759066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,216 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,216 miles
    Test number
    860148059089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB55 RWX

Does LB55 RWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 RWX expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 RWX?
The MOT on LB55 RWX expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 RWX done?
LB55 RWX was recorded at 474,141 km at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024.
Has LB55 RWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 RWX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 RWX 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 RWX find?
LB55 RWX passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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