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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 WYRMOT history

LB57 WYR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2026
Mileage
173,854 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 WYR
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 20 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 WYR was last recorded at 173,854 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 14,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,514 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,340 miles
Average per year
9,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,854 miles
  • 2025 – 159,514 miles
  • 2022 – 155,228 miles
  • 2021 – 148,678 miles
  • 2020 – 139,332 miles
  • 2019 – 135,192 miles
  • 2018 – 125,734 miles
  • 2017 – 115,301 miles
  • 2016 – 106,437 miles
  • 2015 – 99,699 miles
  • 2014 – 90,799 miles
  • 2012 – 80,709 miles
  • 2011 – 58,980 miles
  • 2010 – 32,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,854 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to condition of rear flexible brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible snapped (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Position lamp not working N/S/ and O/S halo lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorSteering lock not functioning warning on dashboard (7.3 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/S/F bumper corner loose
  • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre wearing slightly inner edge of tread
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTailgate cannot be opened

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,854 miles (+14,340)4 dangerous14 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,854 miles
    Test number
    788927074718
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to condition of rear flexible brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working N/S/ and O/S halo lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning warning on dashboard (7.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F bumper corner loose
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre wearing slightly inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTailgate cannot be opened

  2. Pass159,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,514 miles
    Test number
    360131806798
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail159,514 miles (+4,286)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,514 miles
    Test number
    829423865360
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass155,228 miles (+6,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,228 miles
    Test number
    919332425657
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,678 miles (+713)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,678 miles
    Test number
    330854170612
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail147,965 miles (+8,633)3 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,965 miles
    Test number
    297421436518
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front and rear lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass139,332 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,332 miles
    Test number
    451421360594
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail139,332 miles (+4,140)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,332 miles
    Test number
    582010477583
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,192 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,192 miles
    Test number
    790558327756
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  10. Fail135,192 miles (+9,458)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,192 miles
    Test number
    820979962468
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  11. Pass125,734 miles (+10,433)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,734 miles
    Test number
    681555506162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play LIMITS (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass115,301 miles (+8,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    115,301 miles
    Test number
    671580805325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass106,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    458757614584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,437 miles (+6,738)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,437 miles
    Test number
    680316147543
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass99,699 miles (+8,900)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,699 miles
    Test number
    887025805096
    • 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
    • NoteHandbrake has high travel

  16. Pass90,799 miles (+10,090)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,799 miles
    Test number
    666938304001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,709 miles (+21,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,709 miles
    Test number
    917723062315
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,980 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,980 miles
    Test number
    405236251455
    • NoteMain brake pipes not fully inspected due to covers

  19. Fail58,980 miles (+26,175)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,980 miles
    Test number
    975176951345
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteMain brake pipes not fully inspected due to covers

  20. Pass32,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,805 miles
    Test number
    451800340317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 WYR

Does LB57 WYR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 WYR expired on 20 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 WYR?
The MOT on LB57 WYR expired on 20 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 WYR done?
LB57 WYR was recorded at 173,854 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 9,291 miles a year.
Has LB57 WYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 WYR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 WYR 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 LB57 WYR find?
LB57 WYR failed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 4 dangerous defects, 14 major defects, 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 24 more.

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