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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LR55 UXEMOT history

LR55 UXE is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

LR55 UXE grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
155,015 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 UXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 UXE was last recorded at 155,015 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,974 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
7,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,015 miles
  • 2025 – 151,792 miles
  • 2023 – 148,568 miles
  • 2022 – 143,932 miles
  • 2021 – 137,893 miles
  • 2020 – 130,709 miles
  • 2019 – 123,532 miles
  • 2018 – 116,865 miles
  • 2017 – 114,834 miles
  • 2016 – 107,052 miles
  • 2015 – 99,209 miles
  • 2014 – 91,140 miles
  • 2013 – 81,078 miles
  • 2012 – 72,328 miles
  • 2011 – 62,299 miles
  • 2010 – 51,273 miles
  • 2009 – 41,448 miles
  • 2008 – 30,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,015 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 discs corroded on inner surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,015 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    155,015 miles
    Test number
    399618119139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail154,974 miles (+3,182)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,974 miles
    Test number
    362265371050
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass151,792 miles (+54)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,792 miles
    Test number
    804894510067
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner surface
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail151,738 miles (+3,170)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,738 miles
    Test number
    642185251585
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner surface
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass148,568 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    148,568 miles
    Test number
    156404023854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,932 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,932 miles
    Test number
    723655536567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,916 miles (+6,023)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,916 miles
    Test number
    118206658845
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass137,893 miles (+7,184)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,893 miles
    Test number
    995138018473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,709 miles (+7,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,709 miles
    Test number
    468157512447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  10. Pass123,532 miles (+6,667)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,532 miles
    Test number
    593757786300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,865 miles (+2,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,865 miles
    Test number
    887515578697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass114,834 miles (+7,782)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,834 miles
    Test number
    830100092063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,052 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,052 miles
    Test number
    387749721280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,209 miles (+8,069)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,209 miles
    Test number
    596846629582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,140 miles (+10,062)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,140 miles
    Test number
    898221824396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,078 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,078 miles
    Test number
    709376013316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,328 miles (+10,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    299827212367
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inside edge
  18. Pass62,299 miles (+11,026)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,299 miles
    Test number
    789365211334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,273 miles (+9,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,273 miles
    Test number
    670016810315
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass41,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,448 miles
    Test number
    643421529387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,448 miles (+10,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,448 miles
    Test number
    220090229352
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass30,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,534 miles
    Test number
    620517698262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,534 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,534 miles
    Test number
    811386498240
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 UXE

Does LR55 UXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 UXE is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 UXE?
The MOT on LR55 UXE is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 UXE done?
LR55 UXE was recorded at 155,015 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 7,199 miles a year.
Has LR55 UXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 UXE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 UXE 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 UXE find?
LR55 UXE passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face.

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