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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LK04 XVBMOT history

LK04 XVB is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 24 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
121,725 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 XVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 XVB was last recorded at 121,725 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 2,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,555 miles · 24 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,170 miles
Average per year
5,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,725 miles
  • 2024 – 119,555 miles
  • 2023 – 117,518 miles
  • 2022 – 115,149 miles
  • 2021 – 112,756 miles
  • 2020 – 110,658 miles
  • 2019 – 107,831 miles
  • 2018 – 104,151 miles
  • 2017 – 100,018 miles
  • 2016 – 94,836 miles
  • 2015 – 89,887 miles
  • 2014 – 84,400 miles
  • 2013 – 79,724 miles
  • 2012 – 74,270 miles
  • 2011 – 67,216 miles
  • 2010 – 58,534 miles
  • 2009 – 48,219 miles
  • 2008 – 40,547 miles
  • 2007 – 30,933 miles
  • 2006 – 18,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,725 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTrays and covers fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,725 miles (+2,170)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    121,725 miles
    Test number
    809818503664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  2. Pass119,555 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,555 miles
    Test number
    439838653508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,518 miles (+2,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,518 miles
    Test number
    161486449447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  4. Pass115,149 miles (+2,393)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,149 miles
    Test number
    297958388894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  5. Pass112,756 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,756 miles
    Test number
    831560069233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,754 miles (+2,096)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,754 miles
    Test number
    423154509069
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,658 miles (+2,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,658 miles
    Test number
    541182284023
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  8. Pass107,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,831 miles
    Test number
    308898759706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,831 miles (+3,680)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,831 miles
    Test number
    420818466706
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,151 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    104,151 miles
    Test number
    269858684651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  11. Fail104,148 miles (+4,130)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,148 miles
    Test number
    808097017646
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Stone cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% first test, 53% second test, near side brake slow to catch up (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  12. Pass100,018 miles (+5,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,018 miles
    Test number
    430009179748
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass94,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,836 miles
    Test number
    205529045246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail94,835 miles (+4,948)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,835 miles
    Test number
    923886679949
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass89,887 miles (+5,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    949774305211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass84,400 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,400 miles
    Test number
    575289284110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,724 miles (+5,454)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,724 miles
    Test number
    859048793177
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim damaged
    • NoteTrims fitted to outersills and undersides

  18. Pass74,270 miles (+7,054)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,270 miles
    Test number
    319859492149
    • NoteTrims fitted to outersills and underside

  19. Pass67,216 miles (+8,682)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,216 miles
    Test number
    809286001288
    • NoteTrims fitted to outersills

  20. Pass58,534 miles (+10,315)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,534 miles
    Test number
    204708180417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,219 miles (+7,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,219 miles
    Test number
    390747599120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass40,547 miles (+9,614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,547 miles
    Test number
    681435508277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,933 miles (+12,839)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,933 miles
    Test number
    304898407483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,094 miles
    Test number
    392849916436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 XVB

Does LK04 XVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 XVB expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 XVB?
The MOT on LK04 XVB expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 XVB done?
LK04 XVB was recorded at 121,725 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 5,487 miles a year.
Has LK04 XVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 XVB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LK04 XVB 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 LK04 XVB find?
LK04 XVB passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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