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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LF52 DFZMOT history

LF52 DFZ is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 17 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LF52 DFZ green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,737 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 DFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 DFZ was last recorded at 129,737 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,304 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,433 miles
Average per year
5,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,737 miles
  • 2024 – 128,304 miles
  • 2023 – 126,143 miles
  • 2022 – 123,666 miles
  • 2021 – 121,086 miles
  • 2020 – 118,728 miles
  • 2019 – 115,296 miles
  • 2018 – 112,021 miles
  • 2017 – 107,401 miles
  • 2016 – 102,265 miles
  • 2015 – 99,424 miles
  • 2014 – 94,667 miles
  • 2013 – 90,693 miles
  • 2012 – 84,733 miles
  • 2011 – 76,402 miles
  • 2010 – 67,492 miles
  • 2006 – 30,098 miles
  • 2005 – 18,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,737 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,737 miles (+1,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,737 miles
    Test number
    245509168086
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,304 miles (+2,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,304 miles
    Test number
    231022351634
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear inner suspension arm bolt loose,
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryPark brake needs adjusting, requirements only just met

  3. Pass126,143 miles (+2,477)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,143 miles
    Test number
    796690735684
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,666 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,666 miles
    Test number
    194299014740
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass121,086 miles (+2,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,086 miles
    Test number
    447424155873
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass118,728 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,728 miles
    Test number
    899944434925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,675 miles (+3,379)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,675 miles
    Test number
    294388642710
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass115,296 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,296 miles
    Test number
    511303001147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,021 miles (+67)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,021 miles
    Test number
    346100223977
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail111,954 miles (+4,553)2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,954 miles
    Test number
    148141578380
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass107,401 miles (+5,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,401 miles
    Test number
    496460892909
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Pass102,265 miles (+2,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,265 miles
    Test number
    716873137940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front windscreen washer jets slightly blocked

  13. Pass99,424 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,424 miles
    Test number
    500660673995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,667 miles (+3,974)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    94,667 miles
    Test number
    576821314375
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass90,693 miles (+5,960)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,693 miles
    Test number
    247880533369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside windscreen washer slightly blocked

  16. Pass84,733 miles (+8,331)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,733 miles
    Test number
    167199622377
    • NoteBoth front windscreen washer jets slightly blocked
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to wear blocks
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt slow returning

  17. Pass76,402 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,402 miles
    Test number
    379958811379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,391 miles (+8,899)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,391 miles
    Test number
    125375111365
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass67,492 miles (+37,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    503287720367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass30,098 miles (+11,744)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,098 miles
    Test number
    320452766416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,354 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    18,354 miles
    Test number
    983346965270
    • 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)

Questions about LF52 DFZ

Does LF52 DFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 DFZ is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 DFZ?
The MOT on LF52 DFZ is valid until 3 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 DFZ done?
LF52 DFZ was recorded at 129,737 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,542 miles a year.
Has LF52 DFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 DFZ has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 DFZ 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 DFZ find?
LF52 DFZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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