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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LR54 XTZMOT history

LR54 XTZ is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 9 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 233,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

LR54 XTZ blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2024
Mileage
233,263 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XTZ was last recorded at 233,263 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,244 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
13,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 233,263 miles
  • 2022 – 225,358 miles
  • 2021 – 199,581 miles
  • 2020 – 179,134 miles
  • 2018 – 155,635 miles
  • 2016 – 132,998 miles
  • 2015 – 111,745 miles
  • 2013 – 86,544 miles
  • 2012 – 74,260 miles
  • 2010 – 51,167 miles
  • 2009 – 40,425 miles
  • 2008 – 28,390 miles
  • 2007 – 24,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,263 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates slightly insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort reducedRecorded 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass233,263 miles (+19)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    233,263 miles
    Test number
    147476927412
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort reduced

  2. Fail233,244 miles (+7,886)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,244 miles
    Test number
    990087818060
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort reduced

  3. Pass225,358 miles (+25,777)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    225,358 miles
    Test number
    426171937057
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering component has slight play

  4. Pass199,581 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    199,581 miles
    Test number
    264901283788
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

  5. Fail199,579 miles (+20,445)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,579 miles
    Test number
    471890716144
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

  6. Pass179,134 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    179,134 miles
    Test number
    923964892747
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted covers to underside and sills restricted view

  7. Fail179,132 miles (+96)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,132 miles
    Test number
    458197186197
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted covers to underside and sills restricted view

  8. Fail179,036 miles (+23,401)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,036 miles
    Test number
    766015245789
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has a long travel
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass155,635 miles (+8,960)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    155,635 miles
    Test number
    128976539325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,675 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,675 miles
    Test number
    698095945171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,668 miles (+13,670)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,668 miles
    Test number
    274092695530
    • DangerousBrake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

  12. Pass132,998 miles (+21,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    132,998 miles
    Test number
    365437128139
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass111,745 miles (+14,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,745 miles
    Test number
    371207154253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass96,932 miles (+10,388)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,932 miles
    Test number
    587916705028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,544 miles (+12,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,544 miles
    Test number
    147685363397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,260 miles (+10,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,260 miles
    Test number
    435402962319
    • 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)

  17. Pass64,231 miles (+13,064)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,231 miles
    Test number
    337365802083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,167 miles (+10,742)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,167 miles
    Test number
    783755450338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,425 miles (+12,035)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,425 miles
    Test number
    852525959352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,390 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,390 miles
    Test number
    942556468324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,335 miles (+3,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,335 miles
    Test number
    941287968262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass24,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,633 miles
    Test number
    731243167233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR54 XTZ

Does LR54 XTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 XTZ expired on 13 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XTZ?
The MOT on LR54 XTZ expired on 13 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 XTZ done?
LR54 XTZ was recorded at 233,263 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 13,478 miles a year.
Has LR54 XTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XTZ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR54 XTZ 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 LR54 XTZ find?
LR54 XTZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, and 6 more.

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