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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 OADMOT history

LS55 OAD is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 203,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2021.

LS55 OAD grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2022
Mileage
203,731 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2021
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OAD
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 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OAD was last recorded at 203,731 miles on 30 Oct 2021, 5,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2009: 105,730 miles, lower than 111,671 miles on 23 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
198,467 miles · 12 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
5,264 miles
Average per year
8,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 203,731 miles
  • 2020 – 198,467 miles
  • 2019 – 189,447 miles
  • 2018 – 182,973 miles
  • 2017 – 174,539 miles
  • 2016 – 164,036 miles
  • 2015 – 154,795 miles
  • 2014 – 145,282 miles
  • 2013 – 134,764 miles
  • 2012 – 125,401 miles
  • 2011 – 116,590 miles
  • 2009 – 105,730 miles
  • 2008 – 90,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,731 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake ferruls greased at parts
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some underside components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (unable to check full pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,731 miles (+5,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    203,731 miles
    Test number
    976463235108
    • AdvisoryBrake ferruls greased at parts
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass198,467 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    198,467 miles
    Test number
    846059342816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail198,431 miles (+8,984)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,431 miles
    Test number
    949869596520
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass189,447 miles (+6,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    189,447 miles
    Test number
    272470925680
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass182,973 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    182,973 miles
    Test number
    741065902350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (unable to check full pipe) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some underside components

  6. Fail182,973 miles (+8,434)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,973 miles
    Test number
    614786006464
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (unable to check full pipe) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some underside components

  7. Pass174,539 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    174,539 miles
    Test number
    283433067796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some underside components

  8. Fail174,537 miles (+10,501)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,537 miles
    Test number
    518685158425
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some underside components

  9. Pass164,036 miles (+9,241)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    164,036 miles
    Test number
    857989194705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing the view to some underside components

  10. Pass154,795 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    154,795 miles
    Test number
    197471045464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,764 miles (+9,482)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,764 miles
    Test number
    835540045004
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass145,282 miles (+10,518)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    145,282 miles
    Test number
    895437134044
    • NoteFront discs worn

  13. Pass134,764 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    134,764 miles
    Test number
    197633743067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail134,637 miles (+9,236)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,637 miles
    Test number
    246638833054
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass125,401 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    125168932432
    • NoteBrake pad warning indicator on

  16. Fail125,401 miles (+8,811)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    156618132025
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning indicator on

  17. Pass116,590 miles (+10,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    116,590 miles
    Test number
    656012641058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass105,730 miles (-5,941)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    105,730 miles
    Test number
    134972859381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,671 miles (+20,724)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,671 miles
    Test number
    412414079121
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass90,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    90,947 miles
    Test number
    490340348339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 OAD

Does LS55 OAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 OAD expired on 29 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OAD?
The MOT on LS55 OAD expired on 29 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 OAD done?
LS55 OAD was recorded at 203,731 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2021, an average of 8,742 miles a year.
Has LS55 OAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OAD has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LS55 OAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 OAD find?
LS55 OAD passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2021 with 2 advisories: brake ferruls greased at parts; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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