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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LM52 VREMOT history

LM52 VRE is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2023.

LM52 VRE black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2024
Mileage
102,217 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VRE was last recorded at 102,217 miles on 4 Feb 2023, 2,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,964 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,253 miles
Average per year
5,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,217 miles
  • 2022 – 99,964 miles
  • 2021 – 97,281 miles
  • 2020 – 94,445 miles
  • 2019 – 91,175 miles
  • 2018 – 90,343 miles
  • 2017 – 88,050 miles
  • 2016 – 86,088 miles
  • 2015 – 83,124 miles
  • 2014 – 78,593 miles
  • 2013 – 73,235 miles
  • 2012 – 65,605 miles
  • 2011 – 57,727 miles
  • 2010 – 46,652 miles
  • 2009 – 37,077 miles
  • 2007 – 19,576 miles
  • 2006 – 13,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,217 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,217 miles (+2,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    909436921478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass99,964 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,964 miles
    Test number
    367569798226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,911 miles (+2,630)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,911 miles
    Test number
    576069317130
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass97,281 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,281 miles
    Test number
    473378200136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,251 miles (+2,806)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,251 miles
    Test number
    571630803137
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass94,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,445 miles
    Test number
    244322228483
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail94,445 miles (+3,270)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,445 miles
    Test number
    937306266176
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass91,175 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    133804232794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,343 miles
    Test number
    596395468436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail90,343 miles (+2,293)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,343 miles
    Test number
    526164034605
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass88,050 miles (+1,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,050 miles
    Test number
    876374002225
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damage present
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass86,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,088 miles
    Test number
    274892129796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,088 miles (+2,964)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,088 miles
    Test number
    274561405932
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass83,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,124 miles
    Test number
    246209525124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail83,124 miles (+4,531)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,124 miles
    Test number
    266598625412
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass78,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,593 miles
    Test number
    377105204193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,593 miles (+5,358)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,593 miles
    Test number
    965965604134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  18. Pass73,235 miles (+7,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,235 miles
    Test number
    515080863004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass65,605 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,605 miles
    Test number
    909970062048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,599 miles (+7,872)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,599 miles
    Test number
    887278652083
    • 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)

  21. Pass57,727 miles (+11,075)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,727 miles
    Test number
    447601861092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,652 miles (+9,575)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,652 miles
    Test number
    720860350005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,077 miles (+17,501)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    37,077 miles
    Test number
    181378359447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,576 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,576 miles
    Test number
    240317437108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,863 miles
    Test number
    871368136191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VRE

Does LM52 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 VRE expired on 9 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VRE?
The MOT on LM52 VRE expired on 9 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 VRE done?
LM52 VRE was recorded at 102,217 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2023, an average of 5,285 miles a year.
Has LM52 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VRE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 VRE 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 VRE find?
LM52 VRE passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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