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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

LS55 ZKTMOT history

LS55 ZKT is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 212,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

LS55 ZKT black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2024
Mileage
212,468 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ZKT
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
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 ZKT was last recorded at 212,468 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 3,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,487 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,981 miles
Average per year
10,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 212,468 miles
  • 2023 – 208,487 miles
  • 2022 – 204,981 miles
  • 2021 – 201,363 miles
  • 2020 – 197,662 miles
  • 2019 – 193,592 miles
  • 2018 – 191,239 miles
  • 2017 – 187,782 miles
  • 2016 – 179,154 miles
  • 2015 – 165,342 miles
  • 2014 – 150,726 miles
  • 2013 – 128,894 miles
  • 2012 – 108,129 miles
  • 2010 – 85,242 miles
  • 2009 – 68,507 miles
  • 2008 – 49,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail212,468 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF/FLEXI EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Cut (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail212,468 miles (+3,981)3 dangerous11 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,468 miles
    Test number
    463354880061
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF/FLEXI EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Cut (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass208,487 miles (+3,506)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    208,487 miles
    Test number
    951037927335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake flexy perishing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass204,981 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    204,981 miles
    Test number
    676342752075
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail204,981 miles (+3,618)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,981 miles
    Test number
    753957385734
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass201,363 miles (+3,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    201,363 miles
    Test number
    334667050628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded v (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass197,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    197,662 miles
    Test number
    109576481186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail197,662 miles (+4,070)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,662 miles
    Test number
    814187174395
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass193,592 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    193,592 miles
    Test number
    615030623321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass191,239 miles (+3,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    191,239 miles
    Test number
    639062593601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass187,782 miles (+8,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    187,782 miles
    Test number
    933433841781
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf & osf

  11. Pass179,154 miles (+13,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    179,154 miles
    Test number
    407300222167
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass165,342 miles (+14,616)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    165,342 miles
    Test number
    177527675425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,726 miles (+21,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    150,726 miles
    Test number
    847871494073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass128,894 miles (+20,765)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    128,894 miles
    Test number
    526523953031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,129 miles (+22,887)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    108,129 miles
    Test number
    486423132074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    85,242 miles
    Test number
    472723140341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,242 miles (+16,735)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,242 miles
    Test number
    543203540392
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass68,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    68,507 miles
    Test number
    221948459352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,507 miles (+19,407)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,507 miles
    Test number
    521277359313
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass49,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    174820048363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,100 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    504500648378
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LS55 ZKT

Does LS55 ZKT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ZKT expired on 3 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ZKT?
The MOT on LS55 ZKT expired on 3 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ZKT done?
LS55 ZKT was recorded at 212,468 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 10,265 miles a year.
Has LS55 ZKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ZKT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 ZKT 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 ZKT find?
LS55 ZKT failed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 11 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking; nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking, and 19 more.

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