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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 PBUMOT history

LS55 PBU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,441 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PBU was last recorded at 86,441 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,441 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,441 miles
  • 2024 – 82,278 miles
  • 2023 – 79,198 miles
  • 2022 – 71,657 miles
  • 2021 – 59,200 miles
  • 2020 – 54,263 miles
  • 2019 – 52,175 miles
  • 2018 – 45,949 miles
  • 2017 – 42,720 miles
  • 2016 – 39,116 miles
  • 2015 – 34,807 miles
  • 2014 – 29,489 miles
  • 2013 – 26,159 miles
  • 2012 – 23,136 miles
  • 2011 – 20,259 miles
  • 2010 – 16,026 miles
  • 2009 – 12,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,441 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • TPMS light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,441 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,441 miles
    Test number
    603032621724
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail86,441 miles (+4,163)1 major1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,441 miles
    Test number
    782929332821
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  3. Pass82,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,278 miles
    Test number
    760573132930
    • AdvisoryBoot difficult to open and close

  4. Fail82,278 miles (+3,080)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,278 miles
    Test number
    102157230694
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBoot difficult to open and close
    • 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 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass79,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,198 miles
    Test number
    256576400889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail79,198 miles (+7,541)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,198 miles
    Test number
    315724797364
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on(not flashing)

  7. Pass71,657 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    784785050428
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail71,657 miles (+12,457)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    663745682739
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass59,200 miles (+4,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,200 miles
    Test number
    464310994015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass54,263 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,263 miles
    Test number
    682989361053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,175 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,175 miles
    Test number
    438616928324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryLight scratches in windscreen

  12. Fail52,175 miles (+6,226)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,175 miles
    Test number
    574400165345
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryLight scratches in windscreen

  13. Pass45,949 miles (+3,229)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,949 miles
    Test number
    696913360751
    • MinorNearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass42,720 miles (+3,604)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,720 miles
    Test number
    662532636122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass39,116 miles (+4,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,116 miles
    Test number
    401020340633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

  16. Pass34,807 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,807 miles
    Test number
    998810128730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,489 miles
    Test number
    415427854442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,489 miles (+3,330)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,489 miles
    Test number
    816447054386
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass26,159 miles (+3,023)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,159 miles
    Test number
    625668753354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass23,136 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,136 miles
    Test number
    379968852207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,128 miles (+2,869)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,128 miles
    Test number
    485737552237
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass20,259 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    20,259 miles
    Test number
    617356041272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,026 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    16,026 miles
    Test number
    281263960432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,480 miles
    Test number
    421675719114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 PBU

Does LS55 PBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 PBU is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PBU?
The MOT on LS55 PBU is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 PBU done?
LS55 PBU was recorded at 86,441 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,463 miles a year.
Has LS55 PBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PBU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 PBU 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 PBU find?
LS55 PBU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 2 more.

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