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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LB55 VVDMOT history

LB55 VVD is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
178,927 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 VVD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 VVD was last recorded at 178,927 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 8,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,638 miles · 19 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,289 miles
Average per year
8,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,927 miles
  • 2025 – 170,638 miles
  • 2024 – 166,169 miles
  • 2022 – 145,448 miles
  • 2021 – 139,656 miles
  • 2020 – 134,350 miles
  • 2019 – 129,350 miles
  • 2018 – 125,405 miles
  • 2017 – 119,802 miles
  • 2016 – 109,895 miles
  • 2015 – 98,423 miles
  • 2014 – 90,560 miles
  • 2013 – 83,209 miles
  • 2012 – 72,392 miles
  • 2011 – 64,117 miles
  • 2010 – 54,202 miles
  • 2009 – 39,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,927 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outer

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,927 miles (+8,289)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    178,927 miles
    Test number
    114112030106
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass170,638 miles (+4,469)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    170,638 miles
    Test number
    714412098150
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,169 miles (+20,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    166,169 miles
    Test number
    963590622356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPark brake ratchet worn

  4. Pass145,448 miles (+111)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,448 miles
    Test number
    832179567053
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,337 miles (+5,681)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,337 miles
    Test number
    631564877159
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,656 miles (+5,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,656 miles
    Test number
    339236927626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,350 miles (+5,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    134,350 miles
    Test number
    542793447591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass129,350 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,350 miles
    Test number
    516774339302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,405 miles (+277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,405 miles
    Test number
    977623169327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail125,128 miles (+5,326)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,128 miles
    Test number
    598771493964
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass119,802 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    895331888580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail119,780 miles (+9,885)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,780 miles
    Test number
    335889865036
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass109,895 miles (+11,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,895 miles
    Test number
    451038921416
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded

  14. Pass98,423 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,423 miles
    Test number
    238813535141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,193 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,193 miles
    Test number
    666518425001
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass97,193 miles (+6,633)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,193 miles
    Test number
    859178925039
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass90,560 miles (+7,351)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,560 miles
    Test number
    725541834010
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass83,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,209 miles
    Test number
    649872223063
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail83,209 miles (+10,817)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,209 miles
    Test number
    837372723075
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass72,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    888000732040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,392 miles (+8,275)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    135570032451
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass64,117 miles (+9,915)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    359051021066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear reg plate has black screwhead to the right of the C
    • NoteZero reading on emissions test

  23. Pass54,202 miles (+14,657)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    493155300051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,545 miles
    Test number
    880239809036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 VVD

Does LB55 VVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 VVD is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 VVD?
The MOT on LB55 VVD is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 VVD done?
LB55 VVD was recorded at 178,927 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 8,068 miles a year.
Has LB55 VVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 VVD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 VVD 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 VVD find?
LB55 VVD passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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