
BMW 520
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
K47 LEAMOT history
K47 LEA is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 228,711 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 228,711 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,612 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K47 LEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 15 Oct 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K47 LEA was last recorded at 228,711 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 16,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 212,229 miles · 11 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16,482 miles
- Average per year
- 13,612 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 228,711 miles
- 2025 – 212,229 miles
- 2024 – 182,571 miles
- 2023 – 156,047 miles
- 2022 – 133,836 miles
- 2021 – 131,310 miles
- 2020 – 125,361 miles
- 2019 – 117,449 miles
- 2018 – 106,549 miles
- 2017 – 97,875 miles
- 2016 – 88,288 miles
- 2015 – 77,224 miles
- 2014 – 67,102 miles
- 2013 – 54,181 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view . crack in windscreen on n/s . (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to under trays fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Both rear bump stops deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass228,711 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 228,711 miles
- Test number
- 388052274485
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view . crack in windscreen on n/s . (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail228,709 miles (+16,480)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,709 miles
- Test number
- 555362442578
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view . crack in windscreen on n/s . (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass212,229 miles (+500)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 212,229 miles
- Test number
- 745118304524
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc backing plate insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail211,729 miles (+29,158)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,729 miles
- Test number
- 401452715254
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc backing plate insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,571 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 182,571 miles
- Test number
- 293484910916
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.nearside front sensor wire broken
Fail182,567 miles (+26,520)4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,567 miles
- Test number
- 344493293731
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.nearside front sensor wire broken
Pass156,047 miles (+22,211)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 156,047 miles
- Test number
- 864818527256
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass133,836 miles (+2,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 133,836 miles
- Test number
- 800543228341
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,310 miles (+5,949)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 131,310 miles
- Test number
- 558070002717
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 6mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - cord exposure imminent - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass125,361 miles (+7,912)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 125,361 miles
- Test number
- 820348656013
- AdvisoryFront registration plate starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre is leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 5-6mm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber lower bush (in lower rear suspension arm) slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated and broken up
- AdvisoryIn-car headlight adjusters not working
- AdvisoryStonechip to windscreen
Pass117,449 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 117,449 miles
- Test number
- 197350122365
- AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
- AdvisoryStonechip to windscreen
Fail117,448 miles (+10,899)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,448 miles
- Test number
- 970317954302
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
- AdvisoryStonechip to windscreen
Pass106,549 miles (+257)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 106,549 miles
- Test number
- 739784829452
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre almost smooth on very outer edge, wearing on very inner - rest of tread 4mm
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
Fail106,292 miles (+8,417)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,292 miles
- Test number
- 203999447337
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre almost smooth on very outer edge, wearing on very inner - rest of tread 4mm
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
Pass97,875 miles (+9,587)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 97,875 miles
- Test number
- 909286812904
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing slightly
Pass88,288 miles (+11,064)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 88,288 miles
- Test number
- 740250243922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,224 miles (+10,122)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 77,224 miles
- Test number
- 975834734473
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass67,102 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 67,102 miles
- Test number
- 959244704398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,089 miles (+12,908)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 67,089 miles
- Test number
- 665162874223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,181 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 54,181 miles
- Test number
- 745107583280
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail54,181 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,181 miles
- Test number
- 889027083229
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about K47 LEA
- Does K47 LEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K47 LEA is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K47 LEA?
- The MOT on K47 LEA is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K47 LEA done?
- K47 LEA was recorded at 228,711 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 13,612 miles a year.
- Has K47 LEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K47 LEA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on K47 LEA 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 K47 LEA find?
- K47 LEA passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view . crack in windscreen on n/s ..
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