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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LL55 YAWMOT history

LL55 YAW is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

LL55 YAW black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2025
Mileage
157,820 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL55 YAW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL55 YAW was last recorded at 157,820 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 3,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,771 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,049 miles
Average per year
7,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,820 miles
  • 2023 – 154,771 miles
  • 2021 – 230,924 miles
  • 2020 – 139,664 miles
  • 2019 – 132,591 miles
  • 2018 – 126,752 miles
  • 2017 – 114,328 miles
  • 2016 – 96,869 miles
  • 2015 – 88,106 miles
  • 2014 – 80,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,820 miles
  • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,820 miles (+3,049)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,820 miles
    Test number
    232221211545
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass154,771 miles (+12)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,771 miles
    Test number
    573420223453
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  3. Fail154,759 miles1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,759 miles
    Test number
    445699526091
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  4. Pass240,249 km (+9,325)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    240,249 km
    Test number
    869007877231
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass230,924 km2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    230,924 km
    Test number
    372612484810
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail230,924 miles (+91,260)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,924 miles
    Test number
    404738171276
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass139,664 miles (+16)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,664 miles
    Test number
    358128469596
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner damaged to inner wheel rim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 3
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail139,648 miles (+7,057)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,648 miles
    Test number
    213752923976
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner damaged to inner wheel rim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 3
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass132,591 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,591 miles
    Test number
    412902380573
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail132,591 miles (+5,839)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,591 miles
    Test number
    719611122080
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass126,752 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,752 miles
    Test number
    883759933157
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f fog lamp assembly adrift and laying in bumper

  12. Fail126,751 miles (+12,423)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,751 miles
    Test number
    271784530386
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f fog lamp assembly adrift and laying in bumper

  13. Pass114,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,328 miles
    Test number
    751318808607
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail114,328 miles (+17,459)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,328 miles
    Test number
    930372380542
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass96,869 miles (+8,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,869 miles
    Test number
    876542512556
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass88,106 miles (+7,523)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,106 miles
    Test number
    158040635422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,583 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,583 miles
    Test number
    855604704089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteWashers weak

Questions about LL55 YAW

Does LL55 YAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL55 YAW expired on 30 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL55 YAW?
The MOT on LL55 YAW expired on 30 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL55 YAW done?
LL55 YAW was recorded at 157,820 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 7,097 miles a year.
Has LL55 YAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL55 YAW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL55 YAW 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 YAW find?
LL55 YAW passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv boots; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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