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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS05 LBUMOT history

LS05 LBU is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LS05 LBU silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,550 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 LBU
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
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 LBU was last recorded at 123,550 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 7,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,089 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,461 miles
Average per year
5,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,550 miles
  • 2024 – 116,089 miles
  • 2023 – 109,224 miles
  • 2022 – 105,354 miles
  • 2021 – 99,654 miles
  • 2020 – 91,233 miles
  • 2019 – 82,519 miles
  • 2018 – 71,372 miles
  • 2017 – 62,238 miles
  • 2016 – 60,593 miles
  • 2015 – 58,721 miles
  • 2014 – 55,909 miles
  • 2013 – 54,793 miles
  • 2012 – 52,707 miles
  • 2010 – 46,171 miles
  • 2009 – 41,725 miles
  • 2008 – 35,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,550 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,550 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,550 miles
    Test number
    278547212453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail123,550 miles (+7,461)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,550 miles
    Test number
    582688153279
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass116,089 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    801378874112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,083 miles (+6,859)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,083 miles
    Test number
    147260707396
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,224 miles (+3,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,224 miles
    Test number
    414073454877
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,354 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,354 miles
    Test number
    186099492538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail105,354 miles (+5,700)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,354 miles
    Test number
    859573257520
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,654 miles (+4,418)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,654 miles
    Test number
    674111314673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underneath components

  9. Pass95,236 miles (+4,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,236 miles
    Test number
    134379075687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass91,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,233 miles
    Test number
    386874980553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,233 miles (+8,714)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,233 miles
    Test number
    205045684725
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass82,519 miles (+11,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,519 miles
    Test number
    236384059310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,372 miles (+9,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    540675573082
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass62,238 miles (+1,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,238 miles
    Test number
    897075195193
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass60,593 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,593 miles
    Test number
    463495083424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,721 miles (+2,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,721 miles
    Test number
    385096955158
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass55,909 miles (+1,116)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,909 miles
    Test number
    227383624434
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear tyre in poor condition

  18. Pass54,793 miles (+2,086)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,793 miles
    Test number
    557536813177
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOff side front side wall tyre slightly cracked
    • NoteOff side rear side wall tyre slightly cracked

  19. Pass52,707 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,707 miles
    Test number
    886689612163
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail52,707 miles (+6,536)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,707 miles
    Test number
    119429412144
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass46,171 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,171 miles
    Test number
    140553150198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,166 miles (+4,441)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,166 miles
    Test number
    251638540129
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass41,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,725 miles
    Test number
    511964619150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,723 miles (+6,211)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    622324219117
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Pass35,512 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,512 miles
    Test number
    412925038114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,511 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,511 miles
    Test number
    554710938187
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 LBU

Does LS05 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 LBU is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 LBU?
The MOT on LS05 LBU is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 LBU done?
LS05 LBU was recorded at 123,550 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,002 miles a year.
Has LS05 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 LBU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 LBU 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 LS05 LBU find?
LS05 LBU passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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