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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LL51 DNFMOT history

LL51 DNF is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2024.

LL51 DNF green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2025
Mileage
61,314 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 DNF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 DNF was last recorded at 61,314 miles on 16 Jan 2024, 3,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,395 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,919 miles
Average per year
2,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,314 miles
  • 2023 – 57,395 miles
  • 2022 – 57,174 miles
  • 2021 – 56,858 miles
  • 2020 – 56,457 miles
  • 2018 – 55,784 miles
  • 2017 – 53,409 miles
  • 2016 – 52,544 miles
  • 2015 – 50,228 miles
  • 2014 – 49,969 miles
  • 2013 – 48,984 miles
  • 2012 – 47,490 miles
  • 2011 – 45,104 miles
  • 2010 – 39,948 miles
  • 2009 – 37,142 miles
  • 2008 – 33,662 miles
  • 2007 – 29,455 miles
  • 2006 – 23,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,314 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,314 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    293931204818
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail61,314 miles (+3,919)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    405494967541
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass57,395 miles (+221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,395 miles
    Test number
    359356777930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass57,174 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,174 miles
    Test number
    767640705200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass56,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,858 miles
    Test number
    339990406942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,858 miles (+401)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,858 miles
    Test number
    498101743931
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass56,457 miles (+673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,457 miles
    Test number
    283763550254
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  8. Pass55,784 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,784 miles
    Test number
    571940163172
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  9. Fail55,784 miles (+1,166)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,784 miles
    Test number
    788206415551
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  10. Pass54,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,618 miles
    Test number
    842674126275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail54,612 miles (+1,203)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,612 miles
    Test number
    807751754709
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working/connected

  12. Pass53,409 miles (+865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,409 miles
    Test number
    858231654147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a nail (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre edges deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass52,544 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,544 miles
    Test number
    774726405471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,228 miles
    Test number
    246071225009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,228 miles (+259)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,228 miles
    Test number
    605721225024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass49,969 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,969 miles
    Test number
    195084424490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,984 miles (+1,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,984 miles
    Test number
    996092423057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,490 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,490 miles
    Test number
    955573222033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,104 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,104 miles
    Test number
    998168111073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,948 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,948 miles
    Test number
    184946520405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,142 miles (+3,480)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,142 miles
    Test number
    752515019030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

  22. Pass33,662 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    272388318031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,455 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,455 miles
    Test number
    102480627022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,964 miles
    Test number
    272593816094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 DNF

Does LL51 DNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 DNF expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 DNF?
The MOT on LL51 DNF expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 DNF done?
LL51 DNF was recorded at 61,314 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2024, an average of 2,074 miles a year.
Has LL51 DNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 DNF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL51 DNF 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 LL51 DNF find?
LL51 DNF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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