BMW 520
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
LE05 AYYMOT history
LE05 AYY is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,881 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 162,881 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,059 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE05 AYY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE05 AYY was last recorded at 162,881 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 2,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 160,058 miles · 4 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,823 miles
- Average per year
- 7,059 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 162,881 miles
- 2024 – 160,058 miles
- 2022 – 158,771 miles
- 2021 – 156,688 miles
- 2020 – 149,895 miles
- 2019 – 143,272 miles
- 2018 – 132,104 miles
- 2017 – 121,324 miles
- 2016 – 109,556 miles
- 2015 – 98,313 miles
- 2014 – 86,642 miles
- 2013 – 76,890 miles
- 2012 – 71,882 miles
- 2011 – 67,696 miles
- 2010 – 65,003 miles
- 2009 – 49,320 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- 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))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front badly lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Slight play in offside inner track rod end ball joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,881 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 162,881 miles
- Test number
- 609558995176
- 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))
Fail162,881 miles1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,881 miles
- Test number
- 894060888890
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- 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))
FailMileage not read4 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 220664359278
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,058 miles (+1,287)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 160,058 miles
- Test number
- 234017251962
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass158,771 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 158,771 miles
- Test number
- 963656512153
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail158,757 miles (+2,069)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,757 miles
- Test number
- 578649543263
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear from front to rear flexi coupling , up and behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel parking brake failed to lock either wheel in the rollers (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint has play in it (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak,
Pass156,688 miles (+63)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 156,688 miles
- Test number
- 311302055921
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail156,625 miles (+6,730)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,625 miles
- Test number
- 840490349588
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front upper ball joint rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front, likely due to product on the lens (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm of the two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front jets (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass149,895 miles (+6,623)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 149,895 miles
- Test number
- 542099593949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,272 miles (+11,168)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 143,272 miles
- Test number
- 161251621892
- AdvisoryBoth front sidelamps flash during self test mode then stop
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension front lower arms have play in bushes
Pass132,104 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 132,104 miles
- Test number
- 996719326787
- MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner track rod end ball joint
Fail132,101 miles (+10,777)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,101 miles
- Test number
- 863141503287
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in offside inner track rod end ball joint
Pass121,324 miles (+47)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 121,324 miles
- Test number
- 421666641518
- AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone bushes have play
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar bushes have slight play
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded
Fail121,277 miles (+11,721)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,277 miles
- Test number
- 685621912853
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,556 miles (+11,243)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 109,556 miles
- Test number
- 669012009560
- AdvisoryHandbrake performance 18% minimum requirement 16% may require adjustment
Pass98,313 miles (+11,671)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 98,313 miles
- Test number
- 472788462651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,642 miles (+9,752)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 86,642 miles
- Test number
- 108433834224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass76,890 miles (+5,008)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 76,890 miles
- Test number
- 468423643202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass71,882 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 71,882 miles
- Test number
- 388282442209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,882 miles (+4,186)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,882 miles
- Test number
- 149831142212
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass67,696 miles (+2,693)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 67,696 miles
- Test number
- 337414331294
- NoteOffside track rod end boot split
- NoteRear brake pads low
Pass65,003 miles (+15,683)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 65,003 miles
- Test number
- 251841610295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 49,320 miles
- Test number
- 554910689128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,320 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,320 miles
- Test number
- 643980789116
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about LE05 AYY
- Does LE05 AYY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE05 AYY expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE05 AYY?
- The MOT on LE05 AYY expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE05 AYY done?
- LE05 AYY was recorded at 162,881 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 7,059 miles a year.
- Has LE05 AYY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE05 AYY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE05 AYY 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 LE05 AYY find?
- LE05 AYY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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