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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LE57 JWOMOT history

LE57 JWO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 303,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

LE57 JWO grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
303,711 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 JWO
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
7 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 JWO was last recorded at 303,711 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 123,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2015: 80,620 miles, lower than 147,026 miles on 23 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,729 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
123,982 miles
Average per year
12,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 303,711 miles
  • 2025 – 179,729 miles
  • 2024 – 173,695 miles
  • 2023 – 168,137 miles
  • 2022 – 159,875 miles
  • 2021 – 152,803 miles
  • 2020 – 145,252 miles
  • 2019 – 131,241 miles
  • 2018 – 118,510 miles
  • 2017 – 100,726 miles
  • 2016 – 88,796 miles
  • 2015 – 80,620 miles
  • 2014 – 147,026 miles
  • 2013 – 142,932 miles
  • 2012 – 128,321 miles
  • 2011 – 115,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass303,711 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass303,711 miles (+123,982)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    303,711 miles
    Test number
    493761003715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
  2. Pass179,729 miles (+6,034)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    179,729 miles
    Test number
    897716927587
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Less than 40mm in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass173,695 miles (+5,558)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    173,695 miles
    Test number
    513409524175
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip less than 40mm in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass168,137 miles (+8,262)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,137 miles
    Test number
    488976467405
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  5. Pass159,875 miles (+7,072)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    159,875 miles
    Test number
    137711235613
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass152,803 miles (+7,551)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,803 miles
    Test number
    964873519116
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass145,252 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    145,252 miles
    Test number
    390736808039
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, inner edge splitting and tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail145,251 miles (+14,010)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,251 miles
    Test number
    592282863665
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust Flexy poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, inner edge splitting and tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  9. Pass131,241 miles (+12,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,241 miles
    Test number
    296330512386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre edges worn
  10. Pass118,510 miles (+17,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,510 miles
    Test number
    969208597885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass100,726 miles (+11,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,726 miles
    Test number
    559091902750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass88,796 miles (+8,176)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,796 miles
    Test number
    809290719315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,620 miles (-66,406)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,620 miles
    Test number
    598058635070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass147,026 miles (+4,094)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    147,026 miles
    Test number
    317113524041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
  15. Pass142,932 miles (+14,611)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    142,932 miles
    Test number
    127800543404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,321 miles (+12,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    128,321 miles
    Test number
    326302542092
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass115,399 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    115,399 miles
    Test number
    265641021083
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inside shoulders
    • NoteWipers smearing

Questions about LE57 JWO

Does LE57 JWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 JWO is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 JWO?
The MOT on LE57 JWO is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 JWO done?
LE57 JWO was recorded at 303,711 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 12,252 miles a year.
Has LE57 JWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 JWO has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LE57 JWO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE57 JWO find?
LE57 JWO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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