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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LM54 FYNMOT history

LM54 FYN is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

LM54 FYN black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2023
Mileage
139,311 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 FYN
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
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 FYN was last recorded at 139,311 miles on 16 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2022: 139,311 miles, lower than 139,637 miles on 29 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,637 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Average per year
7,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,311 miles
  • 2021 – 137,229 miles
  • 2019 – 133,488 miles
  • 2018 – 128,799 miles
  • 2017 – 118,664 miles
  • 2016 – 107,695 miles
  • 2014 – 101,061 miles
  • 2013 – 91,340 miles
  • 2012 – 82,044 miles
  • 2011 – 72,985 miles
  • 2010 – 62,622 miles
  • 2009 – 48,258 miles
  • 2008 – 34,438 miles
  • 2007 – 21,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,311 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,311 miles (-326)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    139,311 miles
    Test number
    361575443736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail139,637 miles (+2,408)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,637 miles
    Test number
    529675837169
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass137,229 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,229 miles
    Test number
    992859412546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  4. Fail137,229 miles (+3,741)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,229 miles
    Test number
    611183567745
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  5. Pass133,488 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,488 miles
    Test number
    854445180364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail133,419 miles (+4,620)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,419 miles
    Test number
    634870286327
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake modification unsafe caliper retaining clips missing (1.1.21 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass128,799 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,799 miles
    Test number
    499581730446
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  8. Fail128,792 miles (+10,128)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,792 miles
    Test number
    148794336421
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass118,664 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,664 miles
    Test number
    476515967712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail118,650 miles (+10,955)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,650 miles
    Test number
    833654262780
    • FailureCentral Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' item's on mirror (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass107,695 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,695 miles
    Test number
    452717446321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer position lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail107,695 miles (+6,634)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,695 miles
    Test number
    889730773004
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light coming on with position lamps (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass101,061 miles (+9,721)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,061 miles
    Test number
    298897274299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,340 miles
    Test number
    755714073274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,334 miles (+9,290)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    585144573200
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,044 miles (+9,059)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,044 miles
    Test number
    975303872235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,985 miles (+10,363)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,985 miles
    Test number
    408554071251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,622 miles (+14,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,622 miles
    Test number
    354195970252
    • 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)

  19. Pass48,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,258 miles
    Test number
    854024279229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,358 miles (+13,920)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,358 miles
    Test number
    453904279256
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,438 miles (+12,707)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,438 miles
    Test number
    772441778218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,731 miles
    Test number
    781938257259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 FYN

Does LM54 FYN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 FYN expired on 15 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 FYN?
The MOT on LM54 FYN expired on 15 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 FYN done?
LM54 FYN was recorded at 139,311 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 7,971 miles a year.
Has LM54 FYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 FYN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 FYN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 FYN find?
LM54 FYN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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