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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,990 cc

LL51 EVYMOT history

LL51 EVY is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 11 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LL51 EVY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,075 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 EVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 EVY was last recorded at 106,075 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,958 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
117 miles
Average per year
3,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,075 miles
  • 2024 – 102,076 miles
  • 2023 – 97,410 miles
  • 2022 – 92,383 miles
  • 2021 – 88,724 miles
  • 2020 – 85,051 miles
  • 2019 – 81,586 miles
  • 2018 – 76,308 miles
  • 2017 – 71,005 miles
  • 2016 – 64,409 miles
  • 2015 – 58,533 miles
  • 2014 – 56,310 miles
  • 2013 – 53,360 miles
  • 2012 – 50,821 miles
  • 2011 – 48,226 miles
  • 2010 – 45,617 miles
  • 2009 – 40,888 miles
  • 2008 – 37,383 miles
  • 2007 – 33,879 miles
  • 2006 – 29,801 miles
  • 2005 – 27,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,075 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,075 miles (+117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,075 miles
    Test number
    976408851934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer 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))
  2. Fail105,958 miles (+3,882)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,958 miles
    Test number
    397645647766
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer 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))
  3. Pass102,076 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,076 miles
    Test number
    334074047507
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail102,076 miles (+4,666)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,076 miles
    Test number
    101423773853
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,410 miles (+5,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    600240743792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass92,383 miles (+3,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,383 miles
    Test number
    886962470882
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  7. Pass88,724 miles (+3,673)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,724 miles
    Test number
    754316827658
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (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 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,051 miles (+91)5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,051 miles
    Test number
    914318628507
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail84,960 miles (+3,374)7 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,960 miles
    Test number
    295506198566
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass81,586 miles (+5,278)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    249403833846
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar 'D'bushes becoming worn
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps becoming deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/r coil spring becoming corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  11. Pass76,308 miles (+5,303)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,308 miles
    Test number
    108572875274
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators slightly pale
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes slightly corroded
  12. Pass71,005 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    269400267044
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlamps deteriorated
  13. Fail70,949 miles (+6,540)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,949 miles
    Test number
    878521653603
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlamps deteriorated
  14. Pass64,409 miles (+153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    201766716097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Fail64,256 miles (+5,723)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,256 miles
    Test number
    275999095788
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
  16. Pass58,533 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,533 miles
    Test number
    562845447407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Fail58,533 miles (+2,223)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,533 miles
    Test number
    376911701928
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  18. Pass56,310 miles (+2,950)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,310 miles
    Test number
    987496834334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  19. Pass53,360 miles (+2,539)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,360 miles
    Test number
    598549833318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate loose but still secured
  20. Pass50,821 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    50,821 miles
    Test number
    649232742331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,226 miles (+2,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,226 miles
    Test number
    887601241337
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass45,617 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    412068530304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,888 miles (+3,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,888 miles
    Test number
    912438129377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass37,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    470266748394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,383 miles (+3,504)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    544326948340
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Pass33,879 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,879 miles
    Test number
    862894247352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,801 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,801 miles
    Test number
    951219136308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass27,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,953 miles
    Test number
    704533645342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 EVY

Does LL51 EVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 EVY is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL51 EVY?
The MOT on LL51 EVY is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 EVY done?
LL51 EVY was recorded at 106,075 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,910 miles a year.
Has LL51 EVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 EVY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 EVY 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 EVY find?
LL51 EVY passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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