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BMW 525

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

LS55 VNVMOT history

LS55 VNV is a green diesel BMW 525 first used on 7 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 192,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2023.

LS55 VNV green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2024
Mileage
192,172 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VNV was last recorded at 192,172 miles on 2 Jun 2023, 5,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2013: 71,399 miles, lower than 95,865 miles on 26 Oct 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,851 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,321 miles
Average per year
11,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 192,172 miles
  • 2022 – 186,851 miles
  • 2021 – 177,457 miles
  • 2020 – 172,484 miles
  • 2019 – 159,265 miles
  • 2018 – 147,511 miles
  • 2016 – 133,050 miles
  • 2015 – 114,821 miles
  • 2014 – 91,835 miles
  • 2013 – 71,399 miles
  • 2012 – 95,865 miles
  • 2011 – 60,970 miles
  • 2010 – 50,280 miles
  • 2009 – 40,925 miles
  • 2008 – 32,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,172 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,172 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    192,172 miles
    Test number
    214469881991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass186,851 miles (+9,394)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    186,851 miles
    Test number
    814691006252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass177,457 miles (+4,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    177,457 miles
    Test number
    389033399971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass172,484 miles (+13,219)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,484 miles
    Test number
    120536349371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,265 miles (+11,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    159,265 miles
    Test number
    475165103888
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass147,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    147,511 miles
    Test number
    876230477077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,509 miles (+14,459)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,509 miles
    Test number
    136863157426
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass133,050 miles (+18,229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    133,050 miles
    Test number
    952400332826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    114,821 miles
    Test number
    394491626527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,821 miles (+22,986)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,821 miles
    Test number
    881235598375
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass91,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    325992054304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,835 miles (+20,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    195422154328
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass71,769 miles (+370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    439511224025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass71,399 miles (-24,466)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    917724193258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,865 miles (+34,824)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,865 miles
    Test number
    986160002372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,041 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,041 miles
    Test number
    419230632051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,970 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    126264841376
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail60,970 miles (+10,690)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    839084241397
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass50,280 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,280 miles
    Test number
    960757040334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,925 miles (+8,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,925 miles
    Test number
    130802949341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass32,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,062 miles
    Test number
    783032858378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VNV

Does LS55 VNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VNV expired on 1 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VNV?
The MOT on LS55 VNV expired on 1 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VNV done?
LS55 VNV was recorded at 192,172 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2023, an average of 11,076 miles a year.
Has LS55 VNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VNV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LS55 VNV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 VNV find?
LS55 VNV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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