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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LM04 YKFMOT history

LM04 YKF is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
133,457 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 YKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 YKF was last recorded at 133,457 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 1,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,599 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,858 miles
Average per year
6,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,457 miles
  • 2024 – 131,599 miles
  • 2023 – 127,638 miles
  • 2022 – 124,314 miles
  • 2021 – 121,689 miles
  • 2020 – 118,696 miles
  • 2019 – 115,184 miles
  • 2018 – 110,612 miles
  • 2017 – 106,094 miles
  • 2016 – 100,702 miles
  • 2015 – 95,069 miles
  • 2014 – 88,688 miles
  • 2013 – 87,003 miles
  • 2012 – 80,681 miles
  • 2011 – 63,881 miles
  • 2010 – 48,420 miles
  • 2009 – 39,176 miles
  • 2008 – 30,087 miles
  • 2007 – 22,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,457 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,457 miles (+1,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,457 miles
    Test number
    114889358221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass131,599 miles (+3,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,599 miles
    Test number
    422423771561
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  3. Pass127,638 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,638 miles
    Test number
    988726146115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,314 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,314 miles
    Test number
    596435135733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,689 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,689 miles
    Test number
    737936883699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,638 miles (+2,942)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,638 miles
    Test number
    970614995413
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Pass118,696 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,696 miles
    Test number
    789289151569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,184 miles (+4,572)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,184 miles
    Test number
    953809369147
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
  9. Pass110,612 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,612 miles
    Test number
    321306204544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,094 miles (+5,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,094 miles
    Test number
    926314307212
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass100,702 miles (+5,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,702 miles
    Test number
    643695935471
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass95,069 miles (+6,381)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,069 miles
    Test number
    296510275429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,688 miles (+1,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,688 miles
    Test number
    149134764119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass87,003 miles (+6,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,003 miles
    Test number
    935475863150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass80,681 miles (+16,800)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,681 miles
    Test number
    485354072107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,881 miles (+15,461)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,881 miles
    Test number
    899799161155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,420 miles (+9,244)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,420 miles
    Test number
    734232070176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,176 miles (+9,089)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,176 miles
    Test number
    114333679119
    • NoteSlight wear in o/s/r suspension rear bush (as marked)
  19. Pass30,087 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,087 miles
    Test number
    683585178148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,942 miles
    Test number
    520555067124
    • 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)

Questions about LM04 YKF

Does LM04 YKF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM04 YKF expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM04 YKF?
The MOT on LM04 YKF expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM04 YKF done?
LM04 YKF was recorded at 133,457 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 6,045 miles a year.
Has LM04 YKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 YKF has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LM04 YKF 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 LM04 YKF find?
LM04 YKF passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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