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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LM55 MLLMOT history

LM55 MLL is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2022
Mileage
146,427 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 MLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM55 MLL was last recorded at 146,427 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 5,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,888 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,539 miles
Average per year
8,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,427 miles
  • 2021 – 140,888 miles
  • 2020 – 135,188 miles
  • 2019 – 126,005 miles
  • 2018 – 117,595 miles
  • 2017 – 116,707 miles
  • 2016 – 111,703 miles
  • 2015 – 102,098 miles
  • 2014 – 94,479 miles
  • 2013 – 85,006 miles
  • 2012 – 79,108 miles
  • 2011 – 61,375 miles
  • 2010 – 50,220 miles
  • 2009 – 33,358 miles
  • 2008 – 16,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,427 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front side lamp flickering
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,427 miles (+5,539)3 dangerous9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,427 miles
    Test number
    536549442099
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side lamp flickering
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

  2. Pass140,888 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,888 miles
    Test number
    900858223520
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail140,879 miles (+5,691)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,879 miles
    Test number
    889577502171
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,188 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,188 miles
    Test number
    401319748717
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail135,174 miles (+9,169)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,174 miles
    Test number
    450245917904
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass126,005 miles (+204)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,005 miles
    Test number
    189181696807
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,801 miles (+8,206)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,801 miles
    Test number
    379337675181
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,595 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,595 miles
    Test number
    613614933624
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail117,505 miles (+798)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    149646218573
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass116,707 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,707 miles
    Test number
    948301089549
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail116,699 miles (+4,996)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,699 miles
    Test number
    963925740090
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass111,703 miles (+9,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,703 miles
    Test number
    184809003641
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inside edge

  13. Pass102,098 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,098 miles
    Test number
    705638047488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,994 miles (+7,515)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,994 miles
    Test number
    952656570993
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass94,479 miles (+9,473)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    756367634331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass85,006 miles (+5,898)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,006 miles
    Test number
    599027623351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass79,108 miles (+2)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,108 miles
    Test number
    147241542345
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake binding slightly
    • NoteUnable to see nearside and offside sills [under plastic covers]

  18. Fail79,106 miles (+6,036)1 dangerous1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,106 miles
    Test number
    889600342381
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake binding slightly
    • NoteUnable to see nearside and offside sills [under plastic covers]

  19. Pass73,070 miles (+11,695)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,070 miles
    Test number
    756681812105
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCreaking noise from nearside rear suspension area?
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres showing 3to5mm and showing signs of going out of shape
    • NoteUnable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

  20. Pass61,375 miles (+11,155)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,375 miles
    Test number
    878193701154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,220 miles (+1,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,220 miles
    Test number
    251489910447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass48,798 miles (+15,440)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,798 miles
    Test number
    521040070034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,358 miles (+16,697)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,358 miles
    Test number
    431810479021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,661 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,661 miles
    Test number
    123841388464
    • NoteEmissions too low to register on test

  25. Fail16,661 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,661 miles
    Test number
    804900088089
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NoteEmissions too low to register on test

Questions about LM55 MLL

Does LM55 MLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 MLL expired on 14 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 MLL?
The MOT on LM55 MLL expired on 14 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 MLL done?
LM55 MLL was recorded at 146,427 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 8,794 miles a year.
Has LM55 MLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 MLL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LM55 MLL 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 LM55 MLL find?
LM55 MLL failed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; offside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; offside rear wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up, and 16 more.

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