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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 TKYMOT history

LS55 TKY is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2023.

LS55 TKY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
156,567 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 TKY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 TKY was last recorded at 156,567 miles on 16 Oct 2023, 10,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,019 miles · 31 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
10,548 miles
Average per year
9,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,567 miles
  • 2022 – 146,019 miles
  • 2021 – 139,325 miles
  • 2020 – 129,257 miles
  • 2019 – 118,643 miles
  • 2018 – 106,421 miles
  • 2017 – 91,704 miles
  • 2016 – 79,336 miles
  • 2015 – 69,924 miles
  • 2014 – 62,638 miles
  • 2013 – 51,336 miles
  • 2012 – 41,264 miles
  • 2011 – 31,743 miles
  • 2010 – 25,470 miles
  • 2009 – 21,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,567 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,567 miles (+10,548)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    156,567 miles
    Test number
    141014158344
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass146,019 miles (+45)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,019 miles
    Test number
    115934919631
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail145,974 miles (+6,649)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,974 miles
    Test number
    119318102444
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass139,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,325 miles
    Test number
    223460083301
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn heavy on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail139,325 miles (+10,068)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,325 miles
    Test number
    794525443320
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn heavy on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass129,257 miles (+10,614)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,257 miles
    Test number
    678687373155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,643 miles (+12,222)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,643 miles
    Test number
    142090430232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,421 miles (+14,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,421 miles
    Test number
    892231655539
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  9. Pass91,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,704 miles
    Test number
    620641642155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,704 miles (+12,368)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,704 miles
    Test number
    404306087871
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass79,336 miles (+9,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,336 miles
    Test number
    871118676779
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass69,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,924 miles
    Test number
    164621976743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,924 miles (+7,286)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,924 miles
    Test number
    232476422123
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass62,638 miles (+11,302)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,638 miles
    Test number
    385110214292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,336 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,336 miles
    Test number
    665019463103
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass51,336 miles (+10,072)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,336 miles
    Test number
    905159363166
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass41,264 miles (+9,521)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,264 miles
    Test number
    266717062421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,743 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,743 miles
    Test number
    827930041185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,432 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,432 miles
    Test number
    756076441053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,470 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,470 miles
    Test number
    681516600016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,481 miles
    Test number
    792510519090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,481 miles3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,481 miles
    Test number
    581430719095
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS55 TKY

Does LS55 TKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 TKY expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 TKY?
The MOT on LS55 TKY expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 TKY done?
LS55 TKY was recorded at 156,567 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2023, an average of 9,151 miles a year.
Has LS55 TKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 TKY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS55 TKY 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 TKY find?
LS55 TKY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, and 2 more.

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