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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 PUVMOT history

LR55 PUV is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

LR55 PUV silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2024
Mileage
135,456 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 PUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 PUV was last recorded at 135,456 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,456 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,456 miles
  • 2022 – 130,108 miles
  • 2021 – 121,593 miles
  • 2020 – 116,954 miles
  • 2019 – 109,936 miles
  • 2018 – 99,828 miles
  • 2017 – 92,465 miles
  • 2016 – 77,049 miles
  • 2015 – 63,401 miles
  • 2014 – 53,424 miles
  • 2013 – 48,775 miles
  • 2011 – 43,467 miles
  • 2010 – 38,989 miles
  • 2009 – 31,906 miles
  • 2008 – 22,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusty over axle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,456 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,456 miles
    Test number
    431317146370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusty over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,456 miles (+5,348)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,456 miles
    Test number
    790486656441
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusty over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,108 miles
    Test number
    850531121800
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail130,108 miles (+8,515)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,108 miles
    Test number
    207221819583
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass121,593 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,593 miles
    Test number
    600733869958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,954 miles
    Test number
    506291648371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,954 miles (+7,018)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,954 miles
    Test number
    473612687433
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass109,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,936 miles
    Test number
    832296137085
    • AdvisoryFront tyres run close to suspension leg lower spring seats

  9. Fail109,936 miles (+10,108)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,936 miles
    Test number
    928365148772
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres run close to suspension leg lower spring seats

  10. Pass99,828 miles (+7,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,828 miles
    Test number
    502635442562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass92,465 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,465 miles
    Test number
    921108645503
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside rear outer tyre wall.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail92,465 miles (+15,416)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,465 miles
    Test number
    797213110793
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside rear outer tyre wall.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass77,049 miles (+13,648)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,049 miles
    Test number
    440772348696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,401 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,401 miles
    Test number
    166130435478
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner egde

  15. Fail63,401 miles (+9,977)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,401 miles
    Test number
    187899525459
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner egde

  16. Pass53,424 miles (+4,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,424 miles
    Test number
    299311644074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass48,775 miles (+5,308)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,775 miles
    Test number
    636454153041
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

  18. Pass43,467 miles (+4,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,467 miles
    Test number
    289768951221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass38,989 miles (+7,083)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,989 miles
    Test number
    563001950225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,906 miles (+9,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,906 miles
    Test number
    344148069289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,844 miles
    Test number
    463913368267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 PUV

Does LR55 PUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 PUV expired on 13 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 PUV?
The MOT on LR55 PUV 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 LR55 PUV done?
LR55 PUV was recorded at 135,456 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 7,777 miles a year.
Has LR55 PUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 PUV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 PUV 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 PUV find?
LR55 PUV passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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