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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LM52 NKEMOT history

LM52 NKE is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 127,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LM52 NKE silver 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 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,221 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NKE
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
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NKE was last recorded at 127,221 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,093 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
2,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,221 miles
  • 2025 – 127,093 miles
  • 2024 – 126,936 miles
  • 2023 – 126,827 miles
  • 2022 – 126,806 miles
  • 2021 – 126,671 miles
  • 2020 – 126,548 miles
  • 2019 – 124,321 miles
  • 2018 – 119,814 miles
  • 2017 – 117,503 miles
  • 2016 – 115,973 miles
  • 2014 – 114,200 miles
  • 2013 – 108,413 miles
  • 2012 – 103,709 miles
  • 2011 – 98,949 miles
  • 2010 – 95,970 miles
  • 2009 – 91,053 miles
  • 2008 – 85,859 miles
  • 2007 – 79,064 miles
  • 2006 – 69,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,221 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet corner corroded slightly
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bonnet corner corroded slightly
  • AdvisoryVehicle freshly undersealed

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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Under guards fitted to front and centre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,221 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    759197746584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet corner corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bonnet corner corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryVehicle freshly undersealed

  2. Fail127,221 miles (+128)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    333857620715
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet corner corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bonnet corner corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryVehicle freshly undersealed

  3. Pass127,093 miles (+157)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,093 miles
    Test number
    126444601437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear fuel pipes corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet corners slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted to front and center of car

  4. Pass126,936 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,936 miles
    Test number
    174574665535
    • AdvisoryFront twin exhaust mounting in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corner of bonnet corroded

  5. Fail126,933 miles (+106)6 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,933 miles
    Test number
    891190780306
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront twin exhaust mounting in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corner of bonnet corroded

  6. Pass126,827 miles (+21)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,827 miles
    Test number
    380240865486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,806 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,806 miles
    Test number
    220264956224
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted to front and centre

  8. Pass126,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,671 miles
    Test number
    509429251108
    • AdvisoryUNDERGUARDS FITTED TO FRONT

  9. Fail126,671 miles (+123)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,671 miles
    Test number
    222427284575
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUNDERGUARDS FITTED TO FRONT

  10. Pass126,548 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,548 miles
    Test number
    706027278490
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail126,548 miles (+2,227)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,548 miles
    Test number
    599958091520
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass124,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,321 miles
    Test number
    514597161768
    • AdvisoryGuard fitted to front and both sides

  13. Fail124,321 miles (+4,507)2 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,321 miles
    Test number
    756187209937
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryGuard fitted to front and both sides

  14. Pass119,814 miles (+2,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,814 miles
    Test number
    553086999019
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted to both sides at front

  15. Pass117,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,503 miles
    Test number
    507596905057
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted to front and centre

  16. Fail117,503 miles (+1,530)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,503 miles
    Test number
    292931222183
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc in poor condition
    • AdvisoryUnder guards fitted to front and centre

  17. Pass115,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,973 miles
    Test number
    188855049699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,972 miles (+1,772)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,972 miles
    Test number
    521080754024
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass114,200 miles (+2,029)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,200 miles
    Test number
    815186954388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass112,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,171 miles
    Test number
    589617914013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail112,171 miles (+3,758)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,171 miles
    Test number
    969487114058
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat sheild is loose

  22. Pass108,413 miles (+4,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    108,413 miles
    Test number
    367765713032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass103,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,709 miles
    Test number
    817761412065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,709 miles (+4,760)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,709 miles
    Test number
    599810512084
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass98,949 miles (+2,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    98,949 miles
    Test number
    735124611051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass95,970 miles (+4,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    95,970 miles
    Test number
    113228010059
    • 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)

  27. Pass91,053 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    171666119444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    85,859 miles
    Test number
    214498918040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail85,859 miles (+6,795)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,859 miles
    Test number
    581907618032
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass79,064 miles (+9,107)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,064 miles
    Test number
    284020917072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass69,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    69,957 miles
    Test number
    450904406088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 NKE

Does LM52 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NKE is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NKE?
The MOT on LM52 NKE is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 NKE done?
LM52 NKE was recorded at 127,221 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,857 miles a year.
Has LM52 NKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NKE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 NKE 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 NKE find?
LM52 NKE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting; nearside front bonnet corner corroded slightly; offside front bonnet corner corroded slightly, and 1 more.

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