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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LL04 NZSMOT history

LL04 NZS is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 24 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

LL04 NZS silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2023
Mileage
142,568 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 NZS
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 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 NZS was last recorded at 142,568 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,431 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
7,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,568 miles
  • 2021 – 138,505 miles
  • 2020 – 133,191 miles
  • 2019 – 126,940 miles
  • 2018 – 121,639 miles
  • 2017 – 116,230 miles
  • 2016 – 112,480 miles
  • 2015 – 108,342 miles
  • 2014 – 102,742 miles
  • 2013 – 96,164 miles
  • 2012 – 84,188 miles
  • 2011 – 72,565 miles
  • 2010 – 62,203 miles
  • 2009 – 51,756 miles
  • 2008 – 40,396 miles
  • 2007 – 28,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,568 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,568 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,568 miles
    Test number
    985060169626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,431 miles (+3,926)8 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,431 miles
    Test number
    639253686147
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,505 miles (+5,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,505 miles
    Test number
    960988555050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection

  4. Pass133,191 miles (+6,251)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,191 miles
    Test number
    656947821905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass126,940 miles (+5,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,940 miles
    Test number
    254389429101
    • 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))

  6. Pass121,639 miles (+5,409)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,639 miles
    Test number
    988302760520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,230 miles
    Test number
    899556900047
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail116,228 miles (+3,748)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,228 miles
    Test number
    660915380835
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass112,480 miles (+4,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    112,480 miles
    Test number
    500709168806
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass108,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,342 miles
    Test number
    631740740493
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  11. Fail108,342 miles (+5,600)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,342 miles
    Test number
    725781706168
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  12. Pass102,742 miles (+6,578)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,742 miles
    Test number
    196010714290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass96,164 miles (+11,976)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,164 miles
    Test number
    247194453191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,188 miles (+11,623)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,188 miles
    Test number
    277099752127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,565 miles (+10,362)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    315646761188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,203 miles
    Test number
    284401960167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,203 miles (+10,447)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,203 miles
    Test number
    680401660186
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass51,756 miles (+11,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,756 miles
    Test number
    244341469135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,396 miles
    Test number
    661789468146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,396 miles (+11,401)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,396 miles
    Test number
    850429668125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  21. Pass28,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,995 miles
    Test number
    144665467124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 NZS

Does LL04 NZS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 NZS expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 NZS?
The MOT on LL04 NZS expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 NZS done?
LL04 NZS was recorded at 142,568 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 7,338 miles a year.
Has LL04 NZS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 NZS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 NZS 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 LL04 NZS find?
LL04 NZS passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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