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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LL52 HBAMOT history

LL52 HBA is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

LL52 HBA blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
106,782 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 HBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 HBA was last recorded at 106,782 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,781 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,782 miles
  • 2019 – 99,083 miles
  • 2018 – 92,914 miles
  • 2017 – 86,886 miles
  • 2016 – 81,192 miles
  • 2015 – 76,486 miles
  • 2014 – 68,233 miles
  • 2013 – 63,883 miles
  • 2012 – 59,292 miles
  • 2011 – 54,784 miles
  • 2010 – 48,226 miles
  • 2009 – 43,636 miles
  • 2008 – 38,909 miles
  • 2007 – 32,767 miles
  • 2006 – 26,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,782 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front wing and wing mirror casing nearside door mirror glass missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,782 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,782 miles
    Test number
    469023216030
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front wing and wing mirror casing nearside door mirror glass missing

  2. Fail106,781 miles (+7,698)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,781 miles
    Test number
    299286075428
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front wing and wing mirror casing nearside door mirror glass missing

  3. Pass99,083 miles (+6,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,083 miles
    Test number
    308773314033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,914 miles
    Test number
    108809288262
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering noise when lock to lock

  5. Fail92,913 miles (+6,027)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    877930346973
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering noise when lock to lock

  6. Pass86,886 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    905043658413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail86,781 miles (+5,589)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,781 miles
    Test number
    845329228852
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass81,192 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,192 miles
    Test number
    732495708962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment

  9. Fail81,192 miles (+4,706)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,192 miles
    Test number
    305890379622
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment

  10. Pass76,486 miles (+27)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,486 miles
    Test number
    296655615481
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted

  11. Fail76,459 miles (+8,226)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,459 miles
    Test number
    949632415113
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted

  12. Pass68,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,233 miles
    Test number
    558987794099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,233 miles (+4,350)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,233 miles
    Test number
    875224394011
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass63,883 miles (+4,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    957680723180
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  15. Pass59,292 miles (+4,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,292 miles
    Test number
    625360232120
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass54,784 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,784 miles
    Test number
    695869931110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail54,784 miles (+6,558)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,784 miles
    Test number
    165118531184
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass48,226 miles (+4,590)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,226 miles
    Test number
    384434860004
    • NoteFront brake pads very low reconmend replacing now!!!
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  19. Pass43,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,636 miles
    Test number
    302258369011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,636 miles (+4,727)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,636 miles
    Test number
    684228769033
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass38,909 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,909 miles
    Test number
    620170788010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,767 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,767 miles
    Test number
    961268777083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,433 miles
    Test number
    351522686073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 HBA

Does LL52 HBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL52 HBA expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL52 HBA?
The MOT on LL52 HBA expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL52 HBA done?
LL52 HBA was recorded at 106,782 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 5,076 miles a year.
Has LL52 HBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 HBA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LL52 HBA 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 LL52 HBA find?
LL52 HBA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; damage to nearside front wing and wing mirror casing nearside door mirror glass missing.

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