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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL57 ESNMOT history

LL57 ESN is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

LL57 ESN blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2024
Mileage
169,187 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 ESN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 ESN was last recorded at 169,187 miles on 9 May 2023, 12,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,180 miles · 21 May 2022
Between the last two tests
12,007 miles
Average per year
6,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,187 miles
  • 2022 – 157,180 miles
  • 2021 – 152,761 miles
  • 2020 – 147,653 miles
  • 2019 – 141,191 miles
  • 2018 – 134,042 miles
  • 2017 – 127,952 miles
  • 2016 – 120,686 miles
  • 2015 – 114,552 miles
  • 2014 – 110,059 miles
  • 2013 – 104,014 miles
  • 2012 – 100,053 miles
  • 2011 – 88,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,187 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,187 miles (+12,007)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,187 miles
    Test number
    222134509576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass157,180 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    157,180 miles
    Test number
    311102390640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,177 miles (+4,416)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,177 miles
    Test number
    217618224872
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,761 miles (+5,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    152,761 miles
    Test number
    911272656360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass147,653 miles (+6,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    147,653 miles
    Test number
    392192130459
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear discs corroded.

  6. Pass141,191 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,191 miles
    Test number
    915185200157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,042 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,042 miles
    Test number
    239690284777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,952 miles (+7,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,952 miles
    Test number
    461742065191
    • AdvisoryFront both sides track rod ends have slight wear

  9. Pass120,686 miles (+6,134)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,686 miles
    Test number
    182468769434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,552 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,552 miles
    Test number
    907759185067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,059 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,059 miles
    Test number
    105408684011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass110,059 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,059 miles
    Test number
    857388784008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,014 miles
    Test number
    178508233047
    • 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)

  14. Fail104,014 miles (+3,961)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,014 miles
    Test number
    696907233027
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  15. Pass100,053 miles (+11,946)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,053 miles
    Test number
    196404442428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,107 miles
    Test number
    495772941053
    • 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)

  17. Fail88,107 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,107 miles
    Test number
    746092141019
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

Questions about LL57 ESN

Does LL57 ESN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL57 ESN expired on 20 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL57 ESN?
The MOT on LL57 ESN expired on 20 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL57 ESN done?
LL57 ESN was recorded at 169,187 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 6,625 miles a year.
Has LL57 ESN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 ESN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LL57 ESN 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 LL57 ESN find?
LL57 ESN passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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