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LS05LBU
2005 BMW 520
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LS05LBU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 22 Dec 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,550 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
15 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 123,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
17 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,089 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2025 7 Jun 202614 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
21 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,224 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,354 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
23 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,654 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underneath components
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
27 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,236 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,233 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021 7 Jun 202617 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,519 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
27 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,372 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Oil leak ()
1 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,238 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
17 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,593 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2017 7 Jun 20265 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,721 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
3 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,909 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,793 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,707 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
28 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
2 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,171 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2011 7 Jun 202628 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
24 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,725 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2010 7 Jun 202624 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
14 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,512 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2009 7 Jun 20269 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LS05LBU was registered on 2005-05-13
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