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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LL55 BZPMOT history

LL55 BZP is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
199,851 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 BZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 BZP was last recorded at 199,851 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,850 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,851 miles
  • 2025 – 199,076 miles
  • 2024 – 198,064 miles
  • 2023 – 196,557 miles
  • 2022 – 195,088 miles
  • 2021 – 191,845 miles
  • 2020 – 183,196 miles
  • 2019 – 173,023 miles
  • 2018 – 163,913 miles
  • 2017 – 153,149 miles
  • 2016 – 136,068 miles
  • 2015 – 122,704 miles
  • 2014 – 112,857 miles
  • 2013 – 98,889 miles
  • 2011 – 85,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,851 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,851 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    199,851 miles
    Test number
    710285500732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail199,850 miles (+774)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,850 miles
    Test number
    306423246000
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass199,076 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    199,076 miles
    Test number
    430076173342
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail199,074 miles (+1,010)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,074 miles
    Test number
    589214000320
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass198,064 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    198,064 miles
    Test number
    969547254072
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail198,060 miles (+1,503)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,060 miles
    Test number
    717954650743
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass196,557 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    196,557 miles
    Test number
    528451345924
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail196,556 miles (+1,468)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,556 miles
    Test number
    226468139041
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached outer bush , marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDrive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass195,088 miles (+3,243)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    195,088 miles
    Test number
    953730521461
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass191,845 miles (+8,649)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    191,845 miles
    Test number
    666000260060
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass183,196 miles (+10,173)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    183,196 miles
    Test number
    448186693182
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass173,023 miles (+9,110)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    173,023 miles
    Test number
    642878714218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass163,913 miles (+10,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    163,913 miles
    Test number
    639200313982
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass153,149 miles (+17,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    153,149 miles
    Test number
    249980205966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass136,068 miles (+13,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    136,068 miles
    Test number
    918932691853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  16. Pass122,704 miles (+9,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,704 miles
    Test number
    148385835049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass112,857 miles (+13,968)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    112,857 miles
    Test number
    275246734004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,889 miles (+13,720)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    98,889 miles
    Test number
    287322133090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,169 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,169 miles
    Test number
    956322921320
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

Questions about LL55 BZP

Does LL55 BZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL55 BZP is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL55 BZP?
The MOT on LL55 BZP is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL55 BZP done?
LL55 BZP was recorded at 199,851 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 8,034 miles a year.
Has LL55 BZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 BZP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL55 BZP 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 LL55 BZP find?
LL55 BZP passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 4 more.

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