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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LM52 JVJMOT history

LM52 JVJ is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LM52 JVJ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,388 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JVJ was last recorded at 118,388 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,322 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
4,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,388 miles
  • 2024 – 111,510 miles
  • 2023 – 108,244 miles
  • 2022 – 104,889 miles
  • 2021 – 102,642 miles
  • 2020 – 98,220 miles
  • 2019 – 95,120 miles
  • 2018 – 89,911 miles
  • 2017 – 85,129 miles
  • 2016 – 75,457 miles
  • 2015 – 73,398 miles
  • 2014 – 70,675 miles
  • 2013 – 66,190 miles
  • 2012 – 61,482 miles
  • 2011 – 57,216 miles
  • 2010 – 52,260 miles
  • 2009 – 47,449 miles
  • 2008 – 38,095 miles
  • 2007 – 30,934 miles
  • 2006 – 25,447 miles
  • 2005 – 18,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,388 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,388 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,388 miles
    Test number
    698509203798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  2. Fail118,322 miles (+6,812)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,322 miles
    Test number
    529999473092
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass111,510 miles (+3,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,510 miles
    Test number
    959532806999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,244 miles (+3,355)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,244 miles
    Test number
    136929540823
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass104,889 miles (+2,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,889 miles
    Test number
    245279248650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,642 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,642 miles
    Test number
    613904883798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,220 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,220 miles
    Test number
    450447523451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,120 miles
    Test number
    458742109088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,120 miles (+5,209)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,120 miles
    Test number
    603929687453
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass89,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,911 miles
    Test number
    586930476349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,911 miles (+4,782)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,911 miles
    Test number
    201914059207
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users From steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop linl arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass85,129 miles (+9,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,129 miles
    Test number
    993575104368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  13. Pass75,457 miles (+2,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,457 miles
    Test number
    959411163001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass73,398 miles (+2,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    894856172079
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass70,675 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,675 miles
    Test number
    895833854360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,669 miles (+4,479)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,669 miles
    Test number
    449032554428
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass66,190 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,190 miles
    Test number
    248153943395
    • NoteCenter Rear Seat Belt does not function

  18. Fail66,190 miles (+4,708)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,190 miles
    Test number
    326833243314
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCenter Rear Seat Belt does not function

  19. Pass61,482 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    628600942322
    • NoteBonnet safety catch not working

  20. Fail61,482 miles (+4,266)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    886849232354
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBonnet safety catch not working

  21. Pass57,216 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    686230641314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,260 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    144867150394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,449 miles (+9,354)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,449 miles
    Test number
    202621159349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    994821058398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,095 miles (+7,161)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    194420658337
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

  26. Pass30,934 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    642901557353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,447 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,447 miles
    Test number
    394672956315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    18,709 miles
    Test number
    240423155327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,709 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,709 miles
    Test number
    322730655326
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LM52 JVJ

Does LM52 JVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 JVJ is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JVJ?
The MOT on LM52 JVJ is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 JVJ done?
LM52 JVJ was recorded at 118,388 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,984 miles a year.
Has LM52 JVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JVJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 JVJ 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 JVJ find?
LM52 JVJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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