BMW 520
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
LF52 BLNMOT history
LF52 BLN is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 2 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,364 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 155,364 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,528 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 BLN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 2 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 BLN was last recorded at 155,364 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 3,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 151,878 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,486 miles
- Average per year
- 4,528 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,364 miles
- 2024 – 151,878 miles
- 2023 – 148,735 miles
- 2022 – 145,263 miles
- 2021 – 141,087 miles
- 2020 – 137,781 miles
- 2019 – 132,677 miles
- 2018 – 128,912 miles
- 2017 – 125,002 miles
- 2016 – 122,109 miles
- 2015 – 118,399 miles
- 2014 – 111,830 miles
- 2013 – 106,156 miles
- 2012 – 101,552 miles
- 2011 – 101,388 miles
- 2010 – 99,492 miles
- 2009 – 97,104 miles
- 2008 – 89,911 miles
- 2007 – 78,162 miles
- 2006 – 66,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,364 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,364 miles (+3,486)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 155,364 miles
- Test number
- 617651057747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,878 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 151,878 miles
- Test number
- 476511044415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail151,879 miles (+16)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,879 miles
- Test number
- 152169684840
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail151,863 miles (+3,128)10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,863 miles
- Test number
- 838875812916
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill / rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill / rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass148,735 miles (+3,472)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 148,735 miles
- Test number
- 546391214476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 145,263 miles
- Test number
- 238081335128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,263 miles (+4,176)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,263 miles
- Test number
- 771662121836
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass141,087 miles (+16)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 141,087 miles
- Test number
- 229471599431
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,071 miles (+3,290)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,071 miles
- Test number
- 472391981646
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,781 miles (+5,104)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 137,781 miles
- Test number
- 493480709471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,677 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 132,677 miles
- Test number
- 126627515140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,623 miles (+3,711)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,623 miles
- Test number
- 300188430988
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass128,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 128,912 miles
- Test number
- 680786110915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,912 miles (+3,910)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,912 miles
- Test number
- 496556042474
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Pass125,002 miles (+2,893)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 125,002 miles
- Test number
- 633911329755
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass122,109 miles (+162)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 122,109 miles
- Test number
- 125739662454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,947 miles (+3,548)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,947 miles
- Test number
- 103230600892
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass118,399 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 118,399 miles
- Test number
- 980477980198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,333 miles (+6,503)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,333 miles
- Test number
- 555512315266
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass111,830 miles (+5,674)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 111,830 miles
- Test number
- 845900614270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,156 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 106,156 miles
- Test number
- 546403093169
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteRear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Fail106,156 miles (+4,604)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,156 miles
- Test number
- 627403693134
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- NoteRear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Pass101,552 miles (+164)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 101,552 miles
- Test number
- 405756292116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,388 miles (+1,896)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 101,388 miles
- Test number
- 477336391140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,492 miles (+2,388)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 99,492 miles
- Test number
- 842397240111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,104 miles (+7,193)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 97,104 miles
- Test number
- 910492969155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,911 miles (+11,749)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 89,911 miles
- Test number
- 642530928146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,162 miles (+11,397)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 78,162 miles
- Test number
- 941291827117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 66,765 miles
- Test number
- 502267516194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 BLN
- Does LF52 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 BLN is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 BLN?
- The MOT on LF52 BLN is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF52 BLN done?
- LF52 BLN was recorded at 155,364 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,528 miles a year.
- Has LF52 BLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 BLN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LF52 BLN 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 LF52 BLN find?
- LF52 BLN passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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