BMW 523
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc
LR55 ECNMOT history
LR55 ECN is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,407 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 126,407 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 ECN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 523
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jun 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR55 ECN was last recorded at 126,407 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,753 miles · 7 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 654 miles
- Average per year
- 5,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,407 miles
- 2025 – 125,753 miles
- 2024 – 123,241 miles
- 2023 – 119,116 miles
- 2022 – 117,852 miles
- 2021 – 114,899 miles
- 2020 – 111,163 miles
- 2019 – 105,294 miles
- 2018 – 100,350 miles
- 2017 – 97,390 miles
- 2016 – 89,980 miles
- 2015 – 85,744 miles
- 2014 – 82,016 miles
- 2013 – 77,568 miles
- 2012 – 73,529 miles
- 2011 – 69,404 miles
- 2010 – 63,847 miles
- 2009 – 57,598 miles
- 2008 – 45,640 miles
- 2007 – 31,875 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail126,407 miles
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail126,407 miles (+654)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,407 miles
- Test number
- 608116922852
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,753 miles (+2,512)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 125,753 miles
- Test number
- 567500465411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,241 miles (+4,125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 123,241 miles
- Test number
- 939414326485
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,116 miles (+1,264)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 119,116 miles
- Test number
- 981918142816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,852 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 117,852 miles
- Test number
- 972058168378
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail117,852 miles (+2,953)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,852 miles
- Test number
- 651129965796
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass114,899 miles (+3,736)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 114,899 miles
- Test number
- 397539116396
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass111,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 111,163 miles
- Test number
- 437068064103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,163 miles (+5,869)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,163 miles
- Test number
- 497264988861
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass105,294 miles (+4,944)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 105,294 miles
- Test number
- 439942352746
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,350 miles (+2,960)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 100,350 miles
- Test number
- 856745291892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 97,390 miles
- Test number
- 802569411174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,390 miles (+7,410)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,390 miles
- Test number
- 853682987932
- FailureNearside 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)
Pass89,980 miles (+4,236)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 89,980 miles
- Test number
- 599388419859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,744 miles (+3,728)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 85,744 miles
- Test number
- 480490723601
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll four disc corroded
Pass82,016 miles (+4,448)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 82,016 miles
- Test number
- 765798564278
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,568 miles (+4,039)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 77,568 miles
- Test number
- 709542653227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,529 miles (+4,125)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 73,529 miles
- Test number
- 928728852249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,404 miles (+5,557)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 69,404 miles
- Test number
- 856347621239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass63,847 miles (+6,249)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 63,847 miles
- Test number
- 664863720239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,598 miles (+11,958)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 57,598 miles
- Test number
- 121461479287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,640 miles (+13,765)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 45,640 miles
- Test number
- 702875578214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 31,875 miles
- Test number
- 122189167214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 ECN
- Does LR55 ECN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 ECN expired on 6 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 ECN?
- The MOT on LR55 ECN expired on 6 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 ECN done?
- LR55 ECN was recorded at 126,407 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
- Has LR55 ECN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 ECN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR55 ECN 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 LR55 ECN find?
- LR55 ECN failed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.
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