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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LC55 VMVMOT history

LC55 VMV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 260,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

LC55 VMV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
260,015 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 VMV was last recorded at 260,015 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 6,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,370 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
6,645 miles
Average per year
14,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 260,015 miles
  • 2022 – 253,370 miles
  • 2021 – 238,425 miles
  • 2020 – 220,477 miles
  • 2019 – 193,836 miles
  • 2018 – 174,428 miles
  • 2017 – 148,020 miles
  • 2016 – 130,005 miles
  • 2015 – 116,656 miles
  • 2014 – 98,642 miles
  • 2013 – 90,560 miles
  • 2012 – 82,760 miles
  • 2011 – 76,641 miles
  • 2010 – 68,157 miles
  • 2009 – 65,336 miles
  • 2008 – 48,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,015 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    260,015 miles
    Test number
    770515527131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail260,015 miles (+6,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,015 miles
    Test number
    777060449927
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass253,370 miles (+14,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    253,370 miles
    Test number
    832849947990
    • 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))

  4. Pass238,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    238,425 miles
    Test number
    789543517742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail258,425 miles (+37,948)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,425 miles
    Test number
    375984849083
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass220,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    220,477 miles
    Test number
    582536961036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail220,477 miles (+26,641)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,477 miles
    Test number
    767359188057
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass193,836 miles (+19,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    193,836 miles
    Test number
    998234595967
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass174,428 miles (+26,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    174,428 miles
    Test number
    105909998394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,020 miles (+18,015)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    148,020 miles
    Test number
    486131422636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,005 miles
    Test number
    349328920534
    • AdvisoryUnder tyray

  12. Fail130,005 miles (+13,349)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,005 miles
    Test number
    442673221074
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tyray

  13. Pass116,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,656 miles
    Test number
    877438275025
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail116,656 miles (+70)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,656 miles
    Test number
    929588875010
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail116,586 miles (+17,944)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,586 miles
    Test number
    316101375050
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn inner
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

  16. Pass98,642 miles (+8,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,642 miles
    Test number
    919585354096
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  17. Pass90,560 miles (+7,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,560 miles
    Test number
    728404173006
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass82,760 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,760 miles
    Test number
    386977062015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,746 miles (+6,105)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    927976862073
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass76,641 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,641 miles
    Test number
    398213061047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,157 miles (+2,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,157 miles
    Test number
    363147060051
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass65,336 miles (+16,355)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,336 miles
    Test number
    424069089260
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

  23. Pass48,981 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,981 miles
    Test number
    743168098293
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC55 VMV

Does LC55 VMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 VMV expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VMV?
The MOT on LC55 VMV expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 VMV done?
LC55 VMV was recorded at 260,015 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 14,610 miles a year.
Has LC55 VMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VMV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LC55 VMV 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 LC55 VMV find?
LC55 VMV passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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