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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LD57 OFRMOT history

LD57 OFR is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
159,174 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 OFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 OFR was last recorded at 159,174 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 10,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,961 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,213 miles
Average per year
6,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,174 miles
  • 2025 – 148,961 miles
  • 2024 – 140,822 miles
  • 2023 – 134,050 miles
  • 2020 – 122,078 miles
  • 2019 – 111,384 miles
  • 2018 – 108,075 miles
  • 2017 – 98,571 miles
  • 2016 – 85,511 miles
  • 2015 – 76,771 miles
  • 2013 – 65,997 miles
  • 2012 – 58,990 miles
  • 2011 – 56,494 miles
  • 2010 – 52,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,174 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,174 miles (+10,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,174 miles
    Test number
    573258425368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass148,961 miles (+8,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,961 miles
    Test number
    303823109915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass140,822 miles (+6,772)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,822 miles
    Test number
    444826565321
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass134,050 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,050 miles
    Test number
    808413037558
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass208,396 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    208,396 km
    Test number
    775505594791
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  6. Pass122,078 miles (+10,694)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,078 miles
    Test number
    434642972285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,384 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,384 miles
    Test number
    322971492403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,075 miles (+9,504)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,075 miles
    Test number
    433548685424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,571 miles (+13,060)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,571 miles
    Test number
    460878938607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,511 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,511 miles
    Test number
    626033104959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,298 miles (+7,527)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,298 miles
    Test number
    455838317213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,771 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,771 miles
    Test number
    686737355082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,644 miles (+10,647)5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    195270255422
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
  14. Pass65,997 miles (+7,007)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    328977593247
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass58,990 miles (+2,496)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,990 miles
    Test number
    365418552432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
  16. Fail56,494 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,494 miles
    Test number
    238346451224
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass56,494 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,494 miles
    Test number
    877356351207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,632 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,632 miles
    Test number
    872826850244
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has a cut in the sidewall.
  19. Fail52,632 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,632 miles
    Test number
    891806550268
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has a cut in the sidewall.

Questions about LD57 OFR

Does LD57 OFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 OFR is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 OFR?
The MOT on LD57 OFR is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 OFR done?
LD57 OFR was recorded at 159,174 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,897 miles a year.
Has LD57 OFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 OFR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on LD57 OFR 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 LD57 OFR find?
LD57 OFR passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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