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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LL02 FYFMOT history

LL02 FYF is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 12 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LL02 FYF blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,073 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL02 FYF
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
12 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL02 FYF was last recorded at 115,073 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,627 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
446 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,073 miles
  • 2024 – 114,627 miles
  • 2023 – 112,335 miles
  • 2022 – 108,490 miles
  • 2020 – 97,431 miles
  • 2019 – 91,693 miles
  • 2017 – 74,067 miles
  • 2016 – 67,809 miles
  • 2015 – 59,914 miles
  • 2014 – 53,097 miles
  • 2013 – 48,991 miles
  • 2012 – 45,986 miles
  • 2011 – 43,959 miles
  • 2010 – 39,048 miles
  • 2009 – 35,915 miles
  • 2008 – 32,637 miles
  • 2007 – 28,435 miles
  • 2006 – 25,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,073 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear view mirror de-laminating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,073 miles (+446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,073 miles
    Test number
    904786958475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,627 miles (+2,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,627 miles
    Test number
    645190154485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    378831498812
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror de-laminating

  4. Fail112,335 miles (+3,845)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    757877576946
    • MajorNearside Fuel hose leaking front to rear fuel pipe ( in clip ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror de-laminating

  5. Pass108,490 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,490 miles
    Test number
    122695909571
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    717430900472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    340834702544
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by position lamps (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass97,431 miles (+5,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,431 miles
    Test number
    238698922032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass91,693 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    91,693 miles
    Test number
    358056803972
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    312746075074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass74,067 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,067 miles
    Test number
    721763412456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,809 miles (+7,895)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,809 miles
    Test number
    962144348250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,914 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    929135925278
    • NoteDifferential oil leak
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyres are perished on side walls

  14. Fail59,912 miles (+6,815)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,912 miles
    Test number
    708035225239
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDifferential oil leak
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyres are perished on side walls

  15. Pass53,097 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,097 miles
    Test number
    209148834232
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r anti roll bar link has very slight play in ball joint

  16. Fail53,097 miles (+4,106)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,097 miles
    Test number
    726298434234
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r anti roll bar link has very slight play in ball joint

  17. Pass48,991 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,991 miles
    Test number
    605450623250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,986 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,986 miles
    Test number
    379277022467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,959 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,959 miles
    Test number
    116564111253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,048 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,048 miles
    Test number
    784314820272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,915 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,915 miles
    Test number
    860649129229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,637 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,637 miles
    Test number
    703659828244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,435 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,435 miles
    Test number
    302972847295
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to legal limit

  24. Fail28,435 miles (+3,264)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,435 miles
    Test number
    514112347295
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to legal limit

  25. Pass25,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,171 miles
    Test number
    572143336242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL02 FYF

Does LL02 FYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL02 FYF is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL02 FYF?
The MOT on LL02 FYF is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL02 FYF done?
LL02 FYF was recorded at 115,073 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has LL02 FYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL02 FYF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL02 FYF 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 LL02 FYF find?
LL02 FYF passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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