BMW 520
Green · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc
LE04 CARMOT history
LE04 CAR is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 176,588 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 176,588 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,442 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE04 CAR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE04 CAR was last recorded at 176,588 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 3,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 172,704 miles · 11 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,884 miles
- Average per year
- 7,442 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,588 miles
- 2024 – 172,704 miles
- 2023 – 167,519 miles
- 2022 – 163,001 miles
- 2021 – 158,132 miles
- 2020 – 154,874 miles
- 2019 – 146,731 miles
- 2018 – 142,619 miles
- 2017 – 135,282 miles
- 2016 – 124,495 miles
- 2015 – 115,121 miles
- 2014 – 108,257 miles
- 2013 – 105,767 miles
- 2012 – 100,067 miles
- 2011 – 97,385 miles
- 2010 – 94,683 miles
- 2009 – 72,645 miles
- 2008 – 53,547 miles
- 2007 – 38,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,588 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 176,588 miles
- Test number
- 448648687476
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail176,588 miles (+3,884)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,588 miles
- Test number
- 758932793944
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,704 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 172,704 miles
- Test number
- 223236211884
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail172,704 miles (+5,185)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,704 miles
- Test number
- 833654547434
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,519 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 167,519 miles
- Test number
- 923793851010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail167,518 miles (+4,517)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,518 miles
- Test number
- 877121825711
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass163,001 miles (+4,869)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 163,001 miles
- Test number
- 720648547047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))
Pass158,132 miles (+3,258)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 158,132 miles
- Test number
- 354399784862
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,874 miles (+8,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 154,874 miles
- Test number
- 150411343635
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 146,731 miles
- Test number
- 575521949292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,731 miles (+4,112)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,731 miles
- Test number
- 642390279439
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass142,619 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 142,619 miles
- Test number
- 749945531986
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear boot handel missing
Fail142,619 miles (+7,337)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,619 miles
- Test number
- 522065690834
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear boot handel missing
Pass135,282 miles (+134)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 135,282 miles
- Test number
- 815072290808
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm and very close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Fail135,148 miles (+10,653)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,148 miles
- Test number
- 718998362935
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm and very close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Pass124,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 124,495 miles
- Test number
- 194154967831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,495 miles (+9,374)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,495 miles
- Test number
- 462016285169
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass115,121 miles (+6,864)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 115,121 miles
- Test number
- 598732355072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,257 miles (+2,490)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 108,257 miles
- Test number
- 258085054089
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSmear on wipers
Pass105,767 miles (+5,700)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 105,767 miles
- Test number
- 807493453036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,067 miles (+2,682)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 100,067 miles
- Test number
- 896757862093
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass97,385 miles (+2,702)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 97,385 miles
- Test number
- 699200841056
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,683 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 94,683 miles
- Test number
- 482326450013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,682 miles (+22,037)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,682 miles
- Test number
- 521425050019
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,645 miles (+19,098)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 72,645 miles
- Test number
- 614404249077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,547 miles (+15,251)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 53,547 miles
- Test number
- 320597648082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 38,296 miles
- Test number
- 401001247032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE04 CAR
- Does LE04 CAR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE04 CAR expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE04 CAR?
- The MOT on LE04 CAR expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE04 CAR done?
- LE04 CAR was recorded at 176,588 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 7,442 miles a year.
- Has LE04 CAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE04 CAR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE04 CAR 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 LE04 CAR find?
- LE04 CAR passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.
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