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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 XTPMOT history

LS55 XTP is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 208,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

LS55 XTP grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2022
Mileage
208,500 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 XTP
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
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 XTP was last recorded at 208,500 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 13,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,994 miles · 19 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
13,506 miles
Average per year
12,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,500 miles
  • 2021 – 194,994 miles
  • 2020 – 179,486 miles
  • 2019 – 169,673 miles
  • 2018 – 156,087 miles
  • 2017 – 143,678 miles
  • 2016 – 126,399 miles
  • 2015 – 112,589 miles
  • 2014 – 98,998 miles
  • 2013 – 87,014 miles
  • 2012 – 74,129 miles
  • 2011 – 58,672 miles
  • 2010 – 49,330 miles
  • 2008 – 28,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail208,500 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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, 2021

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail208,500 miles (+13,506)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,500 miles
    Test number
    245747207266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass194,994 miles (+16)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    194,994 miles
    Test number
    275762864881
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail194,978 miles (+15,492)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,978 miles
    Test number
    192559068212
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass179,486 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    179,486 miles
    Test number
    250450283023
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail179,486 miles (+9,813)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,486 miles
    Test number
    509272657753
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass169,673 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,673 miles
    Test number
    456444789180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail169,656 miles (+13,569)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,656 miles
    Test number
    633440957605
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass156,087 miles (+12,409)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    156,087 miles
    Test number
    775286768419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,678 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,678 miles
    Test number
    732391938278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,638 miles (+17,239)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,638 miles
    Test number
    927208279912
    • FailureRear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

  11. Pass126,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,399 miles
    Test number
    576056410671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail126,399 miles (+13,810)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,399 miles
    Test number
    890837865338
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint/hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass112,589 miles (+13,591)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,589 miles
    Test number
    820672263006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,998 miles (+11,984)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    98,998 miles
    Test number
    929815394237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,014 miles (+12,885)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,014 miles
    Test number
    487599683261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,129 miles
    Test number
    457458192243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,129 miles (+15,457)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,129 miles
    Test number
    305377392238
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass58,672 miles (+9,342)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,672 miles
    Test number
    505711291238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,330 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,330 miles
    Test number
    104400200375
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Fail49,330 miles (+20,345)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,330 miles
    Test number
    434279890228
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake discs have minor corrosion

  21. Pass28,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,985 miles
    Test number
    193903928314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 XTP

Does LS55 XTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 XTP expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 XTP?
The MOT on LS55 XTP expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 XTP done?
LS55 XTP was recorded at 208,500 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 12,590 miles a year.
Has LS55 XTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 XTP has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS55 XTP 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 XTP find?
LS55 XTP failed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect and 10 major defects: nearside rear seat belt webbing significantly weakened; headlamp aim too low both front; nearside front lower steering linkage ball joint has excessive play, and 8 more.

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