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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB57 YXRMOT history

LB57 YXR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,106 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YXR
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
27 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 YXR was last recorded at 139,106 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 9,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Dec 2014: 48,664 miles, lower than 355,590 miles on 18 Dec 2013.

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
129,631 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,475 miles
Average per year
8,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,106 miles
  • 2025 – 129,631 miles
  • 2024 – 124,431 miles
  • 2023 – 118,757 miles
  • 2021 – 108,587 miles
  • 2020 – 86,969 miles
  • 2018 – 79,450 miles
  • 2017 – 64,574 miles
  • 2015 – 56,098 miles
  • 2014 – 48,664 miles
  • 2013 – 355,590 miles
  • 2012 – 25,293 miles
  • 2011 – 18,138 miles
  • 2010 – 12,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,106 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,106 miles (+9,475)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,106 miles
    Test number
    834302272511
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass129,631 miles (+5,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,631 miles
    Test number
    959592469372
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass124,431 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,431 miles
    Test number
    766813475715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,386 miles (+5,629)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,386 miles
    Test number
    965950526348
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass118,757 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,757 miles
    Test number
    826184094273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail118,656 miles (+10,069)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,656 miles
    Test number
    575996375260
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass108,587 miles (+12,257)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,587 miles
    Test number
    259844380371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,330 miles (+9,361)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    810346398817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,969 miles
    Test number
    292039848535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,969 miles (+7,519)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,969 miles
    Test number
    436746507307
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass79,450 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    949006780272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,964 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,964 miles
    Test number
    800994856988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,574 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    683650764836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,098 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,098 miles
    Test number
    646714495314
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail56,072 miles (+7,408)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,072 miles
    Test number
    155243273516
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sidewall repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sidewall repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sidewall repair
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryN/s/r parking brake effort just within limits
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass48,664 miles (-306,926)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,664 miles
    Test number
    469041064398
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTracking needs checked

  17. Pass355,590 miles (+330,297)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    355,590 miles
    Test number
    675452053328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,293 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,293 miles
    Test number
    457119142343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,138 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,138 miles
    Test number
    187840851338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    12,737 miles
    Test number
    682856350302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 YXR

Does LB57 YXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 YXR is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YXR?
The MOT on LB57 YXR is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 YXR done?
LB57 YXR was recorded at 139,106 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 8,293 miles a year.
Has LB57 YXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YXR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 YXR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 YXR find?
LB57 YXR passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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