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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LD57 UACMOT history

LD57 UAC is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
177,080 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 UAC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 UAC was last recorded at 177,080 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 6,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,482 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,598 miles
Average per year
10,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,080 miles
  • 2025 – 170,482 miles
  • 2024 – 163,882 miles
  • 2023 – 154,426 miles
  • 2022 – 148,648 miles
  • 2021 – 144,929 miles
  • 2019 – 138,111 miles
  • 2018 – 133,985 miles
  • 2016 – 130,598 miles
  • 2015 – 116,949 miles
  • 2014 – 102,452 miles
  • 2013 – 83,889 miles
  • 2012 – 66,402 miles
  • 2011 – 45,194 miles
  • 2010 – 13,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,080 miles (+6,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    177,080 miles
    Test number
    671031875301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass170,482 miles (+6,600)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    170,482 miles
    Test number
    548278468925
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass163,882 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    163,882 miles
    Test number
    249868301773
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail163,882 miles (+9,456)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,882 miles
    Test number
    548870367963
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass154,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,426 miles
    Test number
    598752750172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail154,426 miles (+5,778)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,426 miles
    Test number
    770816633126
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass148,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,648 miles
    Test number
    168131032694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,648 miles (+3,719)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,648 miles
    Test number
    657324691355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass144,929 miles (+6,818)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,929 miles
    Test number
    355693141706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,111 miles (+4,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,111 miles
    Test number
    211283705531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass133,985 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,985 miles
    Test number
    223780044653
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  12. Fail133,985 miles (+3,387)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,985 miles
    Test number
    236174426364
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  13. Pass130,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,598 miles
    Test number
    969500580257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,598 miles (+13,649)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,598 miles
    Test number
    777187490114
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass116,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,949 miles
    Test number
    337831799772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,949 miles (+14,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,949 miles
    Test number
    728406526846
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass102,452 miles (+18,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,452 miles
    Test number
    939089644374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass83,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,889 miles
    Test number
    459567743433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,889 miles (+17,487)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,889 miles
    Test number
    868126743335
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass66,402 miles (+21,208)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,402 miles
    Test number
    255319142354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,194 miles (+31,429)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,194 miles
    Test number
    738728941351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,765 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,765 miles
    Test number
    782505740336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    13,760 miles
    Test number
    873494490208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 UAC

Does LD57 UAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 UAC is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 UAC?
The MOT on LD57 UAC is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 UAC done?
LD57 UAC was recorded at 177,080 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 10,631 miles a year.
Has LD57 UAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 UAC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LD57 UAC 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 UAC find?
LD57 UAC passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play front upper arm; offside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear upper arm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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