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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LS54 NUKMOT history

LS54 NUK is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
154,454 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NUK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NUK was last recorded at 154,454 miles on 30 Sept 2022, 9,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,383 miles · 4 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
9,071 miles
Average per year
7,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,454 miles
  • 2021 – 145,383 miles
  • 2020 – 128,272 miles
  • 2019 – 109,840 miles
  • 2018 – 106,417 miles
  • 2017 – 104,631 miles
  • 2016 – 101,339 miles
  • 2015 – 97,268 miles
  • 2014 – 93,719 miles
  • 2013 – 90,144 miles
  • 2012 – 85,793 miles
  • 2011 – 81,521 miles
  • 2009 – 67,613 miles
  • 2008 – 64,140 miles
  • 2007 – 48,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,454 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,454 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    154,454 miles
    Test number
    466157999839
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail154,454 miles (+9,071)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,454 miles
    Test number
    653168954203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass145,383 miles (+162)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,383 miles
    Test number
    714094770768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail145,221 miles (+16,949)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,221 miles
    Test number
    139753092050
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass128,272 miles (+534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,272 miles
    Test number
    781311564165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail127,738 miles (+17,898)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,738 miles
    Test number
    549738870317
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass109,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    671737007123
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail109,840 miles (+3,423)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    818664210905
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,417 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,417 miles
    Test number
    124674737391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,631 miles (+3,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,631 miles
    Test number
    739452085076
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass101,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,339 miles
    Test number
    531056295873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,339 miles (+4,071)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,339 miles
    Test number
    734757150863
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside fuel tank strap loose

  13. Pass97,268 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,268 miles
    Test number
    385468813547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,719 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    818867024273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,144 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,144 miles
    Test number
    207132233267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,793 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,793 miles
    Test number
    645932442238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,524 miles (+4,003)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,524 miles
    Test number
    165063432246
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass81,521 miles (+9,879)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    208667931219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,642 miles
    Test number
    788593331078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  20. Fail71,642 miles (+4,029)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,642 miles
    Test number
    997613731075
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  21. Pass67,613 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,613 miles
    Test number
    162896179443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,140 miles (+15,696)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,140 miles
    Test number
    641326738305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,444 miles
    Test number
    342765327331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 NUK

Does LS54 NUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 NUK expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NUK?
The MOT on LS54 NUK expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 NUK done?
LS54 NUK was recorded at 154,454 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2022, an average of 7,135 miles a year.
Has LS54 NUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NUK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS54 NUK 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 LS54 NUK find?
LS54 NUK passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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