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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS04 BEXMOT history

LS04 BEX is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 176,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

LS04 BEX blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
176,253 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 BEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 BEX was last recorded at 176,253 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 2,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,645 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,608 miles
Average per year
9,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,253 miles
  • 2025 – 173,645 miles
  • 2024 – 171,821 miles
  • 2023 – 169,513 miles
  • 2022 – 163,113 miles
  • 2021 – 155,119 miles
  • 2020 – 137,401 miles
  • 2019 – 106,169 miles
  • 2018 – 90,325 miles
  • 2017 – 85,917 miles
  • 2016 – 81,415 miles
  • 2015 – 73,336 miles
  • 2014 – 54,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,253 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,253 miles (+2,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    176,253 miles
    Test number
    714231587644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass173,645 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    173,645 miles
    Test number
    940258803513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,821 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    171,821 miles
    Test number
    836767403864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,513 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    169,513 miles
    Test number
    225984455859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass163,113 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    163,113 miles
    Test number
    236869523770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail163,112 miles (+7,993)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,112 miles
    Test number
    990451848347
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass155,119 miles (+17,718)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    155,119 miles
    Test number
    558124130306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,401 miles (+861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,401 miles
    Test number
    188035483303
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail136,540 miles (+30,371)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,540 miles
    Test number
    328688298455
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryD.R.L.faulty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass106,169 miles (+15,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,169 miles
    Test number
    158646670573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,325 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,325 miles
    Test number
    568794080232
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail90,325 miles (+4,408)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,325 miles
    Test number
    728150486227
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass85,917 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,917 miles
    Test number
    552503057857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,415 miles (+8,079)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,415 miles
    Test number
    770152226499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,336 miles (+18,341)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,336 miles
    Test number
    129800195175
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  16. Pass54,995 miles (+621)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,995 miles
    Test number
    239451184195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread feathered

  17. Fail54,374 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,374 miles
    Test number
    815871774190
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread feathered

Questions about LS04 BEX

Does LS04 BEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 BEX is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 BEX?
The MOT on LS04 BEX is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 BEX done?
LS04 BEX was recorded at 176,253 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 9,981 miles a year.
Has LS04 BEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 BEX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS04 BEX 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 LS04 BEX find?
LS04 BEX passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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