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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

LD52 LEUMOT history

LD52 LEU is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LD52 LEU silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,680 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 LEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 LEU was last recorded at 129,680 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2014: 86,478 miles, lower than 86,845 miles on 4 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,144 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,536 miles
Average per year
4,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,680 miles
  • 2024 – 128,144 miles
  • 2023 – 126,859 miles
  • 2022 – 124,857 miles
  • 2021 – 123,317 miles
  • 2020 – 122,075 miles
  • 2019 – 119,656 miles
  • 2018 – 115,184 miles
  • 2017 – 108,286 miles
  • 2016 – 100,870 miles
  • 2014 – 86,478 miles
  • 2013 – 83,428 miles
  • 2012 – 80,640 miles
  • 2011 – 75,679 miles
  • 2010 – 70,458 miles
  • 2009 – 57,024 miles
  • 2008 – 52,376 miles
  • 2007 – 47,752 miles
  • 2006 – 44,823 miles
  • 2005 – 40,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,680 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,680 miles (+1,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,680 miles
    Test number
    197829308050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass128,144 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,144 miles
    Test number
    810043088259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,859 miles
    Test number
    184599594459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,859 miles (+2,002)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,859 miles
    Test number
    469026678293
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass124,857 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,857 miles
    Test number
    744400534429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,317 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,317 miles
    Test number
    331450679288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,314 miles (+1,239)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,314 miles
    Test number
    647073376366
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass122,075 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,075 miles
    Test number
    315775896829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,656 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,656 miles
    Test number
    837042704304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,642 miles (+4,458)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,642 miles
    Test number
    621359063711
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass115,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,184 miles
    Test number
    159809634720
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail115,184 miles (+6,898)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,184 miles
    Test number
    621237939088
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass108,286 miles (+7,416)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,286 miles
    Test number
    570168231874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass100,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,870 miles
    Test number
    623912711776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    643963133910
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  16. Pass86,478 miles (-367)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,478 miles
    Test number
    587599704369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,845 miles (+3,417)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,845 miles
    Test number
    398978404301
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass83,428 miles (+2,788)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,428 miles
    Test number
    819919613373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass80,640 miles (+65)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,640 miles
    Test number
    997579712323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWindscreen slight damage (zone b)
  20. Fail80,575 miles (+4,896)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,575 miles
    Test number
    986044412316
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront nearside anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover perished
    • NoteWindscreen slight damage (zone b)
  21. Pass75,679 miles (+5,221)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,679 miles
    Test number
    606964011308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWindscreen slight damage
  22. Pass70,458 miles (+13,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,458 miles
    Test number
    531779300306
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass57,024 miles (+4,648)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,024 miles
    Test number
    774706119325
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar links slightly worn
    • NoteWindscreen slight damage
  24. Pass52,376 miles (+4,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,376 miles
    Test number
    544773508340
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass47,752 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,752 miles
    Test number
    213739817346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,823 miles (+4,060)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,823 miles
    Test number
    402400116363
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
  27. Pass40,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    383853416041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD52 LEU

Does LD52 LEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 LEU is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD52 LEU?
The MOT on LD52 LEU is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 LEU done?
LD52 LEU was recorded at 129,680 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,457 miles a year.
Has LD52 LEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 LEU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD52 LEU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD52 LEU find?
LD52 LEU passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by tank.

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