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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LK54 SYXMOT history

LK54 SYX is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
190,691 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 SYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 SYX was last recorded at 190,691 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 10,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,631 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
10,060 miles
Average per year
8,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,691 miles
  • 2023 – 180,631 miles
  • 2022 – 173,072 miles
  • 2021 – 165,490 miles
  • 2019 – 154,309 miles
  • 2018 – 141,857 miles
  • 2017 – 140,296 miles
  • 2016 – 123,673 miles
  • 2015 – 107,887 miles
  • 2014 – 98,004 miles
  • 2013 – 95,166 miles
  • 2012 – 88,492 miles
  • 2011 – 81,608 miles
  • 2010 – 73,275 miles
  • 2009 – 63,546 miles
  • 2008 – 54,091 miles
  • 2007 – 43,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,691 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,691 miles (+10,060)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    190,691 miles
    Test number
    563470496233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass180,631 miles (+7,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    180,631 miles
    Test number
    233934489269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass173,072 miles (+7,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    173,072 miles
    Test number
    183327177434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass165,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    165,490 miles
    Test number
    956060681906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail165,489 miles (+11,180)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,489 miles
    Test number
    334809839023
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass154,309 miles (+12,452)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,309 miles
    Test number
    281673584604
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has travel
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  7. Pass141,857 miles (+1,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,857 miles
    Test number
    330484644778
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail140,296 miles (+16,623)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,296 miles
    Test number
    335337539685
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  9. Pass123,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,673 miles
    Test number
    465940147873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,673 miles (+15,786)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,673 miles
    Test number
    741020237219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass107,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,887 miles
    Test number
    573344045706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,887 miles (+9,883)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,887 miles
    Test number
    365695157629
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass98,004 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,004 miles
    Test number
    417319334429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn/wearing unevenly

  14. Fail98,004 miles (+2,838)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,004 miles
    Test number
    489669034427
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn/wearing unevenly

  15. Pass95,166 miles (+353)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,166 miles
    Test number
    157677843330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn

  16. Fail94,813 miles (+6,321)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,813 miles
    Test number
    109167333302
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn

  17. Pass88,492 miles (+6,884)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,492 miles
    Test number
    436171932417
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass81,608 miles (+8,333)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    108066531392
    • NoteGrease around nearside rear cv gaiter
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring slight corrision

  19. Pass73,275 miles (+9,729)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    431213320335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges,close to cords coming through

  20. Pass63,546 miles (+9,455)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    883013729359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,091 miles (+10,493)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    870257338357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,598 miles
    Test number
    422431957407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,598 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,598 miles
    Test number
    830491157385
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Questions about LK54 SYX

Does LK54 SYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK54 SYX expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK54 SYX?
The MOT on LK54 SYX expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK54 SYX done?
LK54 SYX was recorded at 190,691 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 8,770 miles a year.
Has LK54 SYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 SYX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LK54 SYX 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 LK54 SYX find?
LK54 SYX passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit, and 3 more.

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