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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LM52 VMWMOT history

LM52 VMW is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 20 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LM52 VMW blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,637 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VMW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VMW was last recorded at 83,637 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 7,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,033 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,604 miles
Average per year
2,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,637 miles
  • 2025 – 76,033 miles
  • 2024 – 73,797 miles
  • 2023 – 72,011 miles
  • 2022 – 69,621 miles
  • 2021 – 67,080 miles
  • 2020 – 65,064 miles
  • 2019 – 63,607 miles
  • 2018 – 61,725 miles
  • 2017 – 60,328 miles
  • 2016 – 57,571 miles
  • 2015 – 55,418 miles
  • 2014 – 51,416 miles
  • 2013 – 46,752 miles
  • 2012 – 44,685 miles
  • 2011 – 41,819 miles
  • 2010 – 39,422 miles
  • 2009 – 35,059 miles
  • 2008 – 32,342 miles
  • 2007 – 28,946 miles
  • 2006 – 24,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,637 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,637 miles (+7,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,637 miles
    Test number
    669774381346
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,033 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,033 miles
    Test number
    312609766651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,797 miles (+1,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,797 miles
    Test number
    614815290480
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,011 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,011 miles
    Test number
    477881322903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,621 miles
    Test number
    996471258984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,621 miles (+2,541)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,621 miles
    Test number
    991203859374
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 20kg (1.4.1 (a))

  7. Pass67,080 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,080 miles
    Test number
    715724296641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,064 miles (+1,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    884302625253
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake reading low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,607 miles (+1,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,607 miles
    Test number
    750485667824
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass61,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    763361744067
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres cracking outer wall

  11. Fail61,725 miles (+1,397)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    862869542426
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres cracking outer wall

  12. Pass60,328 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    236835320686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,571 miles (+2,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,571 miles
    Test number
    653902703302
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

  14. Pass55,418 miles (+4,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,418 miles
    Test number
    479359775008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass51,416 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,416 miles
    Test number
    288381584092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,752 miles
    Test number
    155740383077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,752 miles (+2,067)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,752 miles
    Test number
    287910183005
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass44,685 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,685 miles
    Test number
    248362882023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,819 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,819 miles
    Test number
    768231681080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,422 miles (+4,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,422 miles
    Test number
    130471180081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,059 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,059 miles
    Test number
    453670479081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,057 miles (+2,715)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,057 miles
    Test number
    441549469002
    • DangerousFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail32,342 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,342 miles
    Test number
    332068278001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass32,342 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,342 miles
    Test number
    720018078034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,946 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,946 miles
    Test number
    260370387022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,427 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,427 miles
    Test number
    174342576407
    • NoteFront windscreen washer pipes insecure at jet connections.

Questions about LM52 VMW

Does LM52 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VMW is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VMW?
The MOT on LM52 VMW is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 VMW done?
LM52 VMW was recorded at 83,637 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 2,945 miles a year.
Has LM52 VMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VMW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 VMW 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 VMW find?
LM52 VMW passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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