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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LC52 XESMOT history

LC52 XES is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2023.

LC52 XES blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2024
Mileage
126,099 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 XES
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 XES was last recorded at 126,099 miles on 26 Jul 2023, 4,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,308 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,791 miles
Average per year
6,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,099 miles
  • 2022 – 121,308 miles
  • 2021 – 116,802 miles
  • 2020 – 113,917 miles
  • 2019 – 110,809 miles
  • 2018 – 105,641 miles
  • 2017 – 103,322 miles
  • 2016 – 98,346 miles
  • 2015 – 89,617 miles
  • 2014 – 84,558 miles
  • 2013 – 79,442 miles
  • 2012 – 74,936 miles
  • 2011 – 65,203 miles
  • 2010 – 55,801 miles
  • 2009 – 47,657 miles
  • 2008 – 39,888 miles
  • 2007 – 32,950 miles
  • 2006 – 18,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,099 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,099 miles
    Test number
    329207213823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,099 miles (+4,791)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,099 miles
    Test number
    874498908258
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,308 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    147956250647
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,308 miles (+4,506)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    670739199612
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,802 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,802 miles
    Test number
    389487548507
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cut to tread & nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion to sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail116,802 miles (+2,885)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,802 miles
    Test number
    448394637073
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cut to tread & nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion to sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,917 miles (+3,108)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,917 miles
    Test number
    762184990587
    • AdvisoryMinor chip(s) in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass110,809 miles (+5,168)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,809 miles
    Test number
    237219630263
    • AdvisoryCut to nearside front tyre tread
    • AdvisoryMinor chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  9. Pass105,641 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,641 miles
    Test number
    910024677479
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  10. Pass103,322 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,322 miles
    Test number
    521649642623
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/f suspension bump stop deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail103,321 miles (+4,975)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,321 miles
    Test number
    912233196820
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/f suspension bump stop deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass98,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,346 miles
    Test number
    157530711068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail98,346 miles (+8,729)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,346 miles
    Test number
    727354493758
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass89,617 miles (+5,059)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,617 miles
    Test number
    968152125263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass84,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,558 miles
    Test number
    819814724246
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail84,558 miles (+5,116)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,558 miles
    Test number
    585434724295
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass79,442 miles (+4,506)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,442 miles
    Test number
    519245823210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on shoulders
    • NoteN/s/f inner wing cover damaged

  18. Pass74,936 miles (+9,733)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,936 miles
    Test number
    288982072286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre at 2.5mm and low on inner edges

  19. Pass65,203 miles (+9,402)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,203 miles
    Test number
    579000771284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,801 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    961754870285
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteDeterioration rear number plate.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre.
    • NoteStone chips and road marks front windscreen.

  21. Fail55,801 miles (+8,144)6 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    873995060236
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteDeterioration rear number plate.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre.
    • NoteStone chips and road marks front windscreen.

  22. Pass47,657 miles (+7,769)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    191777469272
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low outer edges.
    • NoteDamage tyre sidewalls.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteSlight leak nearside and offside steering rack.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  23. Pass39,888 miles (+6,938)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,888 miles
    Test number
    930644978264
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDamage tyre sidewalls.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  24. Pass32,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,950 miles
    Test number
    294254667254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,950 miles (+5,543)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,950 miles
    Test number
    183643567218
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass27,407 miles (+9,027)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,407 miles
    Test number
    332064367000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,380 miles
    Test number
    404735566033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC52 XES

Does LC52 XES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC52 XES expired on 19 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC52 XES?
The MOT on LC52 XES expired on 19 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC52 XES done?
LC52 XES was recorded at 126,099 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2023, an average of 6,195 miles a year.
Has LC52 XES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 XES has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LC52 XES 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 LC52 XES find?
LC52 XES passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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