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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 LPAMOT history

LB57 LPA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2022
Mileage
159,189 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2021
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 LPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 LPA was last recorded at 159,189 miles on 18 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2021: 159,189 miles, lower than 246,295 miles on 1 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
246,295 miles · 1 Oct 2020
Average per year
8,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 159,189 miles
  • 2020 – 246,295 miles
  • 2019 – 140,570 miles
  • 2018 – 132,779 miles
  • 2017 – 130,562 miles
  • 2015 – 111,559 miles
  • 2014 – 92,232 miles
  • 2013 – 78,305 miles
  • 2012 – 74,136 miles
  • 2010 – 62,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,189 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.

  • Offside Front Outer tyre edge part worn & perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front track rod end has some play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear tyres perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tyre pressure loss indicator present time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,189 miles (-87,106)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,189 miles
    Test number
    931326057264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass246,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    246,295 miles
    Test number
    517267236489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail246,295 miles (+105,725)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,295 miles
    Test number
    680890796940
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  4. Pass140,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,570 miles
    Test number
    920152317817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,570 miles (+7,791)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,570 miles
    Test number
    221680877801
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass132,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,779 miles
    Test number
    548154026010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,779 miles (+2,217)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,779 miles
    Test number
    511554752663
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  8. Pass130,562 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    130,562 miles
    Test number
    750753190313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,259 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,259 miles
    Test number
    757597344263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre edge part worn & perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end has some play.
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished.
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure loss indicator present time of test.

  10. Fail124,259 miles (+12,700)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,259 miles
    Test number
    213914260190
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre edge part worn & perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end has some play.
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished.
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure loss indicator present time of test.

  11. Pass111,559 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    579503922707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail111,555 miles (+19,323)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,555 miles
    Test number
    525069885947
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass92,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,232 miles
    Test number
    909599834109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,231 miles (+13,926)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,231 miles
    Test number
    828359334119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,305 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,305 miles
    Test number
    177310213465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,136 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,136 miles
    Test number
    396594842013
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass74,136 miles (+11,493)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,136 miles
    Test number
    877194342036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    62,643 miles
    Test number
    212457430394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 LPA

Does LB57 LPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 LPA expired on 17 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 LPA?
The MOT on LB57 LPA expired on 17 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 LPA done?
LB57 LPA was recorded at 159,189 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2021, an average of 8,878 miles a year.
Has LB57 LPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 LPA has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB57 LPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 LPA find?
LB57 LPA passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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