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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LR54 YVWMOT history

LR54 YVW is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 22 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2021.

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MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2022
Mileage
81,165 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 YVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 YVW was last recorded at 81,165 miles on 23 Nov 2021, 263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,902 miles · 28 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
263 miles
Average per year
2,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 81,165 miles
  • 2020 – 80,902 miles
  • 2019 – 80,442 miles
  • 2018 – 79,945 miles
  • 2017 – 79,504 miles
  • 2016 – 79,498 miles
  • 2015 – 78,730 miles
  • 2014 – 77,706 miles
  • 2013 – 75,531 miles
  • 2012 – 72,487 miles
  • 2011 – 68,748 miles
  • 2010 – 63,987 miles
  • 2009 – 58,633 miles
  • 2008 – 51,171 miles
  • 2007 – 41,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake hoses perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,165 miles
    Test number
    259536014410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail81,165 miles (+263)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,165 miles
    Test number
    578234508406
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass80,902 miles (+460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    672960470957
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear cv joint weeping

  4. Pass80,442 miles (+497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,442 miles
    Test number
    871390850218
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,945 miles (+441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,945 miles
    Test number
    256431910346
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryNearside brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff and supports corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  6. Pass79,504 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,504 miles
    Test number
    481093047145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDiscs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses perished

  7. Fail79,504 miles (+6)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,504 miles
    Test number
    711549035366
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDiscs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses perished

  8. Pass79,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,498 miles
    Test number
    625540177371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,498 miles (+768)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,498 miles
    Test number
    421206820108
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover missing track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass78,730 miles (+1,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    971618940450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass77,706 miles (+2,175)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,706 miles
    Test number
    406364794214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth screen wipers hard

  12. Pass75,531 miles (+3,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,531 miles
    Test number
    588828083282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass72,487 miles (+3,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,487 miles
    Test number
    305134882286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  14. Pass68,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,748 miles
    Test number
    539927171215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,748 miles (+4,761)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,748 miles
    Test number
    959717871266
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise steering rack slighty worn advise front tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass63,987 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,987 miles
    Test number
    843725880276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,633 miles (+7,462)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,633 miles
    Test number
    470193799289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,171 miles
    Test number
    701782398276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,171 miles (+9,698)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,171 miles
    Test number
    664121698225
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,473 miles
    Test number
    234640197235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 YVW

Does LR54 YVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 YVW expired on 22 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 YVW?
The MOT on LR54 YVW expired on 22 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 YVW done?
LR54 YVW was recorded at 81,165 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2021, an average of 2,815 miles a year.
Has LR54 YVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 YVW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR54 YVW 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 YVW find?
LR54 YVW passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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