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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

LM55 ZBPMOT history

LM55 ZBP is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 219,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2024
Mileage
219,022 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM55 ZBP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM55 ZBP was last recorded at 219,022 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,013 miles · 1 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
12,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,022 miles
  • 2022 – 211,249 miles
  • 2021 – 195,017 miles
  • 2020 – 185,172 miles
  • 2019 – 180,167 miles
  • 2018 – 173,272 miles
  • 2017 – 168,675 miles
  • 2016 – 154,787 miles
  • 2015 – 136,531 miles
  • 2014 – 119,219 miles
  • 2013 – 99,500 miles
  • 2012 – 81,916 miles
  • 2011 – 64,701 miles
  • 2010 – 62,258 miles
  • 2009 – 43,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,022 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear. (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,022 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    219,022 miles
    Test number
    850344010458
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail219,013 miles (+7,764)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,013 miles
    Test number
    553289339948
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass211,249 miles (+16,232)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    211,249 miles
    Test number
    101516302229
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass195,017 miles (+9,845)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    195,017 miles
    Test number
    946059142961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass185,172 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    185,172 miles
    Test number
    220826380926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Fail185,172 miles (+5,005)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,172 miles
    Test number
    585956397243
    • Repaired at testDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Pass180,167 miles (+6,895)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    180,167 miles
    Test number
    256045628028
    • MinorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a chip

  8. Pass173,272 miles (+4,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    173,272 miles
    Test number
    995614186526
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear. (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass168,675 miles (+111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    168,675 miles
    Test number
    584533357337
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear. (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two.

  10. Fail168,564 miles (+13,777)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,564 miles
    Test number
    882247448175
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear. (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two.

  11. Pass154,787 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    154,787 miles
    Test number
    397614191647
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both getting low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  12. Fail154,787 miles (+18,256)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,787 miles
    Test number
    844124265806
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both getting low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  13. Pass136,531 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    136,531 miles
    Test number
    455857645115
    • NoteEmmisions to clean for reading

  14. Fail136,531 miles (+17,312)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,531 miles
    Test number
    255967645108
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEmmisions to clean for reading

  15. Pass119,219 miles (+19,719)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,219 miles
    Test number
    787110754105
    • AdvisoryNearside 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
    • NoteBoth rear tyres and the nearside front tyre has wear on the inner edges

  16. Fail99,500 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,500 miles
    Test number
    425751743192
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  17. Pass99,500 miles (+17,584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,500 miles
    Test number
    567691843124
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  18. Pass81,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    779092652188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,916 miles (+17,215)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    489211352188
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,701 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,701 miles
    Test number
    545804451035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,258 miles (+6,444)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    472021100393
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn

  22. Pass55,814 miles (+12,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,814 miles
    Test number
    661528140012
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass43,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,767 miles
    Test number
    553404949012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM55 ZBP

Does LM55 ZBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM55 ZBP expired on 9 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM55 ZBP?
The MOT on LM55 ZBP expired on 9 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM55 ZBP done?
LM55 ZBP was recorded at 219,022 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 12,242 miles a year.
Has LM55 ZBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM55 ZBP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LM55 ZBP 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 ZBP find?
LM55 ZBP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges.

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