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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 FMVMOT history

LR55 FMV is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LR55 FMV blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,165 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 FMV was last recorded at 158,165 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,640 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,525 miles
Average per year
8,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,165 miles
  • 2025 – 155,640 miles
  • 2024 – 145,939 miles
  • 2023 – 136,211 miles
  • 2022 – 126,635 miles
  • 2021 – 117,549 miles
  • 2020 – 112,315 miles
  • 2019 – 107,753 miles
  • 2018 – 103,230 miles
  • 2017 – 97,361 miles
  • 2016 – 90,002 miles
  • 2015 – 83,211 miles
  • 2014 – 65,915 miles
  • 2013 – 48,131 miles
  • 2012 – 28,818 miles
  • 2011 – 15,814 miles
  • 2010 – 10,574 miles
  • 2009 – 5,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,165 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,165 miles (+2,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,165 miles
    Test number
    236941542011
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass155,640 miles (+9,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,640 miles
    Test number
    703109085195
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe flexi joint deteriorating

  3. Pass145,939 miles (+9,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,939 miles
    Test number
    111919617332
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass136,211 miles (+65)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,211 miles
    Test number
    998168370117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail136,146 miles (+9,511)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,146 miles
    Test number
    972601608841
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass126,635 miles (+124)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,635 miles
    Test number
    950944562420
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail126,511 miles (+8,962)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,511 miles
    Test number
    373643906225
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,549 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,549 miles
    Test number
    254866492473
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail117,549 miles (+5,234)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,549 miles
    Test number
    522283208165
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass112,315 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,315 miles
    Test number
    997685380971
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail112,315 miles (+4,562)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,315 miles
    Test number
    882553625840
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass107,753 miles (+4,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,753 miles
    Test number
    194073516000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  13. Pass103,230 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,230 miles
    Test number
    868186081147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  14. Fail103,219 miles (+5,858)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,219 miles
    Test number
    887340970228
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  15. Pass97,361 miles (+7,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,361 miles
    Test number
    714586618723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  16. Pass90,002 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,002 miles
    Test number
    598094673742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,777 miles (+6,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,777 miles
    Test number
    562262732812
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass83,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,211 miles
    Test number
    535756075128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,221 miles (+17,306)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,221 miles
    Test number
    859996175180
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass65,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,915 miles
    Test number
    206637174165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,912 miles (+17,781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,912 miles
    Test number
    567737274156
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass48,131 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,131 miles
    Test number
    819308473180
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers smearing windscreen

  23. Fail48,131 miles (+19,313)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,131 miles
    Test number
    557138473100
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers smearing windscreen

  24. Pass28,818 miles (+13,004)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    28,818 miles
    Test number
    547129072106
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking and worn to the legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  25. Pass15,814 miles (+5,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,814 miles
    Test number
    608859371197
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass10,574 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    10,574 miles
    Test number
    330582680104
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail10,573 miles (+5,443)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,573 miles
    Test number
    971881980155
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass5,130 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    5,130 miles
    Test number
    164746179126
    • NoteSill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Questions about LR55 FMV

Does LR55 FMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 FMV is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FMV?
The MOT on LR55 FMV is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 FMV done?
LR55 FMV was recorded at 158,165 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 8,854 miles a year.
Has LR55 FMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FMV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 FMV 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 FMV find?
LR55 FMV passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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