
BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LE57 DPKMOT history
LE57 DPK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 162,011 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,624 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 DPK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 13 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE57 DPK was last recorded at 162,011 miles on 17 Sept 2023, 14,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 147,645 miles · 8 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 14,366 miles
- Average per year
- 9,624 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 162,011 miles
- 2022 – 147,645 miles
- 2021 – 135,261 miles
- 2020 – 127,379 miles
- 2019 – 119,524 miles
- 2018 – 112,478 miles
- 2017 – 109,549 miles
- 2016 – 97,990 miles
- 2015 – 87,732 miles
- 2014 – 77,354 miles
- 2013 – 66,270 miles
- 2012 – 52,176 miles
- 2011 – 40,777 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,011 miles (+14,366)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 162,011 miles
- Test number
- 944922877011
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass147,645 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 147,645 miles
- Test number
- 110024841207
- AdvisorySUNSTRIP
Fail147,640 miles (+12,379)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,640 miles
- Test number
- 110551089134
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisorySUNSTRIP
Pass135,261 miles (+7,882)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 135,261 miles
- Test number
- 477938738187
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass127,379 miles (+7,855)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 127,379 miles
- Test number
- 943021560798
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine little noisy
Pass119,524 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 119,524 miles
- Test number
- 486745700706
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail119,504 miles (+7,026)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,504 miles
- Test number
- 387659231925
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWipers smearing
Pass112,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 112,478 miles
- Test number
- 741717735406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,478 miles (+2,929)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,478 miles
- Test number
- 806651520704
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass109,549 miles (+11,559)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 109,549 miles
- Test number
- 840830035124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,990 miles (+20)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 97,990 miles
- Test number
- 767228831073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOff side inner rack jiont piay
Fail97,970 miles (+10,238)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,970 miles
- Test number
- 421199967149
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOff side inner rack jiont piay
Pass87,732 miles (+407)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 87,732 miles
- Test number
- 249765385052
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail87,325 miles (+9,971)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,325 miles
- Test number
- 386309775080
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass77,354 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 77,354 miles
- Test number
- 925035064026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail77,353 miles (+11,083)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,353 miles
- Test number
- 415005564066
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass66,270 miles (+14,094)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 66,270 miles
- Test number
- 326360473091
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEmissions too clean to test
- NoteN/s/r tyre close to wear indicators
Pass52,176 miles (+11,399)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 52,176 miles
- Test number
- 439860432038
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to get low on tread on inner edges
Pass40,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 40,777 miles
- Test number
- 198282741444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE57 DPK
- Does LE57 DPK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE57 DPK expired on 16 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 DPK?
- The MOT on LE57 DPK expired on 16 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE57 DPK done?
- LE57 DPK was recorded at 162,011 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2023, an average of 9,624 miles a year.
- Has LE57 DPK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 DPK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LE57 DPK 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 LE57 DPK find?
- LE57 DPK passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear.
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