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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 OLXMOT history

LS55 OLX is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LS55 OLX grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
113,908 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OLX
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
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OLX was last recorded at 113,908 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,878 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
4,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,908 miles
  • 2024 – 105,094 miles
  • 2023 – 104,419 miles
  • 2022 – 103,308 miles
  • 2021 – 100,955 miles
  • 2020 – 99,926 miles
  • 2019 – 97,285 miles
  • 2018 – 93,235 miles
  • 2017 – 88,437 miles
  • 2016 – 82,562 miles
  • 2015 – 78,733 miles
  • 2014 – 73,590 miles
  • 2013 – 69,663 miles
  • 2012 – 65,165 miles
  • 2011 – 56,575 miles
  • 2010 – 48,549 miles
  • 2009 – 35,841 miles
  • 2008 – 28,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,908 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,908 miles (+30)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,908 miles
    Test number
    880561584108
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail113,878 miles (+8,784)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,878 miles
    Test number
    520106880312
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass105,094 miles (+675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,094 miles
    Test number
    181477137393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass104,419 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,419 miles
    Test number
    930129796657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,308 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,308 miles
    Test number
    283260570663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,955 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,955 miles
    Test number
    712616710441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,926 miles (+2,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,926 miles
    Test number
    882536316747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass97,285 miles (+4,050)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,285 miles
    Test number
    709682864778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,235 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,235 miles
    Test number
    138642131975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,437 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,437 miles
    Test number
    737383316926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,562 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,562 miles
    Test number
    151820754544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,733 miles (+5,143)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,733 miles
    Test number
    463076792095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,590 miles (+3,927)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,590 miles
    Test number
    239490884234
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass69,663 miles (+4,498)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,663 miles
    Test number
    888260173289
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass65,165 miles (+8,590)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,165 miles
    Test number
    407028772205
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass56,575 miles (+8,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,575 miles
    Test number
    428223781274
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass48,549 miles (+12,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,549 miles
    Test number
    764927370216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass35,841 miles (+7,626)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,841 miles
    Test number
    651308089217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,215 miles
    Test number
    231965698285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 OLX

Does LS55 OLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 OLX is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OLX?
The MOT on LS55 OLX is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 OLX done?
LS55 OLX was recorded at 113,908 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,945 miles a year.
Has LS55 OLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OLX has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS55 OLX 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 LS55 OLX find?
LS55 OLX passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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