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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LL51 FWRMOT history

LL51 FWR is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 7 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2022 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2022.

LL51 FWR blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2022
Mileage
154,574 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 FWR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL51 FWR was last recorded at 154,574 miles on 27 Apr 2022, 6,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,921 miles · 26 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
6,653 miles
Average per year
7,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,574 miles
  • 2021 – 147,921 miles
  • 2019 – 144,088 miles
  • 2017 – 136,675 miles
  • 2016 – 128,510 miles
  • 2015 – 122,751 miles
  • 2014 – 115,082 miles
  • 2013 – 108,788 miles
  • 2012 – 101,433 miles
  • 2011 – 93,720 miles
  • 2010 – 85,496 miles
  • 2009 – 76,790 miles
  • 2008 – 63,826 miles
  • 2007 – 49,883 miles
  • 2006 – 36,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,574 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect adjuster mechanism insecure (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both sides inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,574 miles (+6,653)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,574 miles
    Test number
    951591834869
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect adjuster mechanism insecure (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both sides inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  2. Pass147,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    147,921 miles
    Test number
    170820227166
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail147,921 miles (+3,833)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,921 miles
    Test number
    594745031255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass144,088 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,088 miles
    Test number
    942738480847
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Fail144,088 miles (+7,413)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,088 miles
    Test number
    657621924796
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass136,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    136,675 miles
    Test number
    642880323893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,675 miles (+8,165)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,675 miles
    Test number
    995441027320
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass128,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,510 miles
    Test number
    547007745603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail128,510 miles (+5,759)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,510 miles
    Test number
    507832396612
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes excessively coroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass122,751 miles (+7,669)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,751 miles
    Test number
    938193945010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,082 miles
    Test number
    807896714079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,082 miles (+6,294)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,082 miles
    Test number
    678428104033
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass108,788 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,788 miles
    Test number
    898062123052
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail108,788 miles (+7,355)5 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,788 miles
    Test number
    738541123055
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass101,433 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,433 miles
    Test number
    917405302009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,403 miles (+7,683)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,403 miles
    Test number
    585894302062
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass93,720 miles (+8,224)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,720 miles
    Test number
    556739011023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,496 miles (+8,706)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,496 miles
    Test number
    503720830040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,790 miles
    Test number
    831526009015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,790 miles (+12,964)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,790 miles
    Test number
    841606009080
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass63,826 miles (+13,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    732543008024
    • 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. Pass49,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,883 miles
    Test number
    133938107058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,883 miles (+13,341)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,883 miles
    Test number
    691018107063
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass36,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,542 miles
    Test number
    592061236060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 FWR

Does LL51 FWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 FWR expired on 25 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 FWR?
The MOT on LL51 FWR expired on 25 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 FWR done?
LL51 FWR was recorded at 154,574 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2022, an average of 7,270 miles a year.
Has LL51 FWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 FWR has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LL51 FWR 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 FWR find?
LL51 FWR failed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2022 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect adjuster mechanism insecure; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 12 more.

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