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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass228,711 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view . crack in windscreen on n/s . (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass88,288 miles (+11,064)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,288 miles
    Test number
    740250243922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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
  18. Pass67,102 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,102 miles
    Test number
    959244704398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,089 miles (+12,908)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,089 miles
    Test number
    665162874223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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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