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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LM52 CKKMOT history

LM52 CKK is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 104,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LM52 CKK blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,588 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CKK
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
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CKK was last recorded at 104,588 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 4,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,958 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,630 miles
Average per year
3,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,588 miles
  • 2025 – 99,958 miles
  • 2024 – 95,207 miles
  • 2023 – 90,627 miles
  • 2022 – 87,104 miles
  • 2021 – 82,621 miles
  • 2020 – 79,041 miles
  • 2019 – 73,058 miles
  • 2018 – 69,377 miles
  • 2017 – 65,982 miles
  • 2016 – 63,058 miles
  • 2015 – 59,943 miles
  • 2014 – 57,760 miles
  • 2013 – 54,041 miles
  • 2012 – 51,779 miles
  • 2011 – 47,522 miles
  • 2010 – 41,413 miles
  • 2009 – 37,841 miles
  • 2008 – 34,572 miles
  • 2007 – 31,022 miles
  • 2006 – 26,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,588 miles
    Test number
    271586777798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,588 miles (+4,630)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,588 miles
    Test number
    636888109241
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass99,958 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,958 miles
    Test number
    788246497601
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail99,957 miles (+4,750)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,957 miles
    Test number
    703869515507
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass95,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    489037176296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail95,207 miles (+4,580)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    998444532235
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,627 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,627 miles
    Test number
    743384487925
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded various
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail90,627 miles (+3,523)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,627 miles
    Test number
    237369408192
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded various
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass87,104 miles (+4,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,104 miles
    Test number
    772862345945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass82,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,621 miles
    Test number
    939796521070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,621 miles (+3,580)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,621 miles
    Test number
    757716965627
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass79,041 miles (+5,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,041 miles
    Test number
    173394359251
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass73,058 miles (+3,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    853199633827
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass69,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,377 miles
    Test number
    512338751528
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lamp does not illuminate

  15. Fail69,377 miles (+3,395)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,377 miles
    Test number
    248106302473
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lamp does not illuminate

  16. Pass65,982 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    569953150193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,058 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,058 miles
    Test number
    470480796845
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail62,907 miles (+2,964)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,907 miles
    Test number
    153422876134
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass59,943 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,943 miles
    Test number
    497400295035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,760 miles (+3,719)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,760 miles
    Test number
    237222904106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,041 miles (+2,262)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,041 miles
    Test number
    245403203177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail51,779 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,779 miles
    Test number
    228909602499
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass51,779 miles (+4,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,779 miles
    Test number
    416739202123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass47,522 miles (+6,109)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,522 miles
    Test number
    126329361429
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront Discs Worn advise replacement
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and uneven with corrosion in friction area advise replacement
    • NoteRear parking brake (both) readings lower than expected (157/138) advise further attention

  25. Pass41,413 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    274064150087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,841 miles
    Test number
    813025179068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,839 miles (+3,267)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,839 miles
    Test number
    211325279033
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass34,572 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,572 miles
    Test number
    153749978065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,022 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,022 miles
    Test number
    440389977092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,950 miles
    Test number
    513727376001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM52 CKK

Does LM52 CKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CKK is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CKK?
The MOT on LM52 CKK is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 CKK done?
LM52 CKK was recorded at 104,588 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,885 miles a year.
Has LM52 CKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CKK has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 CKK 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 LM52 CKK find?
LM52 CKK passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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