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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LF52 JAFMOT history

LF52 JAF is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 39,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LF52 JAF silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
39,555 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 JAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 JAF was last recorded at 39,555 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,016 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
539 miles
Average per year
1,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,555 miles
  • 2025 – 39,016 miles
  • 2024 – 38,481 miles
  • 2023 – 37,799 miles
  • 2022 – 36,587 miles
  • 2021 – 35,540 miles
  • 2020 – 35,034 miles
  • 2019 – 33,212 miles
  • 2018 – 31,435 miles
  • 2017 – 29,945 miles
  • 2016 – 28,736 miles
  • 2015 – 26,116 miles
  • 2014 – 23,703 miles
  • 2013 – 21,686 miles
  • 2012 – 19,355 miles
  • 2011 – 17,002 miles
  • 2010 – 14,900 miles
  • 2009 – 13,077 miles
  • 2008 – 11,332 miles
  • 2007 – 9,379 miles
  • 2006 – 7,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,555 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,555 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    39,555 miles
    Test number
    268539606995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,016 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,016 miles
    Test number
    650101168934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,481 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    38,481 miles
    Test number
    799899859865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,799 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    37,799 miles
    Test number
    473146364305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail37,798 miles (+1,211)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,798 miles
    Test number
    481134155570
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass36,587 miles (+1,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    36,587 miles
    Test number
    122385945847
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves starting to crack !
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 2002 !
  7. Pass35,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,540 miles
    Test number
    813717459939
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail35,540 miles (+506)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,540 miles
    Test number
    382565137468
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass35,034 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,034 miles
    Test number
    600116279938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,212 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,212 miles
    Test number
    695323244053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,211 miles (+1,776)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,211 miles
    Test number
    680402436304
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass31,435 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,435 miles
    Test number
    936944431258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,945 miles (+1,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,945 miles
    Test number
    228592023830
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres getting low on tread
  14. Pass28,736 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,736 miles
    Test number
    497914380344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,116 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    878382345068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,703 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,703 miles
    Test number
    188009234047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,686 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,686 miles
    Test number
    197275663444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,355 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,355 miles
    Test number
    526782642079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,002 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,002 miles
    Test number
    305863841044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,900 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,900 miles
    Test number
    221244940006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,077 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,077 miles
    Test number
    270656969040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,332 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    11,332 miles
    Test number
    730522958065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,379 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,379 miles
    Test number
    581935757011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,275 miles
    Test number
    992346856079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 JAF

Does LF52 JAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 JAF is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 JAF?
The MOT on LF52 JAF is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 JAF done?
LF52 JAF was recorded at 39,555 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 1,617 miles a year.
Has LF52 JAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 JAF has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 JAF 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 JAF find?
LF52 JAF passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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