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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LS02 RECMOT history

LS02 REC is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 195,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2025.

LS02 REC black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
195,506 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 REC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 REC was last recorded at 195,506 miles on 25 Feb 2025, 24,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,419 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
24,087 miles
Average per year
11,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,506 miles
  • 2024 – 171,419 miles
  • 2023 – 157,237 miles
  • 2022 – 139,106 miles
  • 2021 – 122,806 miles
  • 2020 – 108,955 miles
  • 2019 – 98,660 miles
  • 2018 – 97,598 miles
  • 2017 – 91,660 miles
  • 2016 – 86,215 miles
  • 2015 – 80,725 miles
  • 2014 – 74,807 miles
  • 2013 – 70,131 miles
  • 2012 – 57,086 miles
  • 2011 – 44,760 miles
  • 2010 – 32,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,506 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake light on dash indicating a fault

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,506 miles (+24,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    195,506 miles
    Test number
    563335058451
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass171,419 miles (+14,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,419 miles
    Test number
    726372264937
    • AdvisoryBonnet does not stay up, struts weak.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,237 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,237 miles
    Test number
    938022976138
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake light on dash indicating a fault

  4. Fail157,174 miles (+18,068)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,174 miles
    Test number
    124776085035
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake light on dash indicating a fault

  5. Pass139,106 miles (+16,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,106 miles
    Test number
    332817783260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass122,806 miles (+13,851)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,806 miles
    Test number
    614072462062
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,955 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,955 miles
    Test number
    941031944465
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean for reading
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Fail108,955 miles (+10,295)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,955 miles
    Test number
    180294708463
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmission too clean for reading
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass98,660 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,660 miles
    Test number
    869120581327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,598 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,598 miles
    Test number
    244535699221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,660 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,660 miles
    Test number
    280746316627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,636 miles (+5,421)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,636 miles
    Test number
    278031185553
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass86,215 miles (+5,490)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,215 miles
    Test number
    700725811281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass80,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    955926172167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,725 miles (+5,918)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    975558336159
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass74,807 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,807 miles
    Test number
    416538214495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,131 miles (+13,045)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,131 miles
    Test number
    767969013398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,086 miles (+12,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,086 miles
    Test number
    139350002359
    • NoteNearside door mirror broken

  19. Pass44,760 miles (+11,802)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,760 miles
    Test number
    369389491299
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass32,958 miles (+7,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,958 miles
    Test number
    494679990234
    • 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)

  21. Pass25,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,757 miles
    Test number
    180258310031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 REC

Does LS02 REC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 REC expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 REC?
The MOT on LS02 REC expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 REC done?
LS02 REC was recorded at 195,506 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2025, an average of 11,238 miles a year.
Has LS02 REC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 REC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS02 REC 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 LS02 REC find?
LS02 REC passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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