BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LE57 FRJMOT history
LE57 FRJ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,147 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 143,147 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,688 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 FRJ
- 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
- 8 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE57 FRJ was last recorded at 143,147 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Oct 2020: 121,615 miles, lower than 184,386 miles on 11 Oct 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 143,144 miles · 21 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,688 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,147 miles
- 2025 – 137,741 miles
- 2024 – 131,181 miles
- 2023 – 124,203 miles
- 2022 – 124,128 miles
- 2021 – 123,812 miles
- 2020 – 121,615 miles
- 2019 – 184,386 miles
- 2018 – 171,859 miles
- 2017 – 98,758 miles
- 2016 – 92,454 miles
- 2015 – 90,208 miles
- 2014 – 70,661 miles
- 2013 – 59,340 miles
- 2012 – 53,886 miles
- 2011 – 38,696 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,147 miles
- AdvisoryPossible fuel leak/ nearside under tray dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,147 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 143,147 miles
- Test number
- 163494362921
- AdvisoryPossible fuel leak/ nearside under tray damp
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Fail143,144 miles (+5,403)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,144 miles
- Test number
- 538925062479
- MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPossible fuel leak/ nearside under tray damp
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,741 miles (+6,560)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 137,741 miles
- Test number
- 691448709712
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,181 miles (+6,978)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 131,181 miles
- Test number
- 136122528330
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,203 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 124,203 miles
- Test number
- 810743621899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 124,128 miles
- Test number
- 189718618078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,128 miles (+316)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,128 miles
- Test number
- 613013149886
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Pass123,812 miles (+2,197)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 123,812 miles
- Test number
- 731322815860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,615 miles (-62,771)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 121,615 miles
- Test number
- 842447370249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 184,386 miles
- Test number
- 208773543795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,386 miles (+12,527)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,386 miles
- Test number
- 748445152235
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass171,859 miles (+73,101)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 171,859 miles
- Test number
- 492179808028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,758 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 98,758 miles
- Test number
- 987231455479
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail98,758 miles (+2,594)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,758 miles
- Test number
- 690428375196
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass96,164 miles (+3,710)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 96,164 miles
- Test number
- 922239720507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,454 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 92,454 miles
- Test number
- 683162960056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail92,454 miles (+2,246)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,454 miles
- Test number
- 382608404692
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,208 miles (+19,547)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 90,208 miles
- Test number
- 329093245081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,661 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 70,661 miles
- Test number
- 117968054432
- NoteNo emission recorded
Fail70,661 miles (+11,321)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,661 miles
- Test number
- 717058354057
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- NoteNo emission recorded
Pass59,340 miles (+5,454)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 59,340 miles
- Test number
- 935758933091
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass53,886 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 53,886 miles
- Test number
- 976713412008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- NoteNearside front tyre cut on face
Fail53,885 miles (+15,189)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,885 miles
- Test number
- 878703212035
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- NoteNearside front tyre cut on face
Pass38,696 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 38,696 miles
- Test number
- 607013511075
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LE57 FRJ
- Does LE57 FRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 FRJ is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 FRJ?
- The MOT on LE57 FRJ is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE57 FRJ done?
- LE57 FRJ was recorded at 143,147 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,688 miles a year.
- Has LE57 FRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 FRJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE57 FRJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LE57 FRJ find?
- LE57 FRJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: possible fuel leak/ nearside under tray damp; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four.
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