
BMW 520
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
LS52 CDOMOT history
LS52 CDO is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 17 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,559 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 93,559 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS52 CDO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 17 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS52 CDO was last recorded at 93,559 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,320 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 239 miles
- Average per year
- 3,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,559 miles
- 2025 – 93,320 miles
- 2024 – 93,309 miles
- 2022 – 92,789 miles
- 2021 – 91,583 miles
- 2020 – 89,763 miles
- 2019 – 88,073 miles
- 2018 – 82,597 miles
- 2016 – 81,502 miles
- 2015 – 73,481 miles
- 2014 – 70,068 miles
- 2013 – 64,275 miles
- 2012 – 55,153 miles
- 2011 – 49,189 miles
- 2010 – 40,354 miles
- 2009 – 33,226 miles
- 2008 – 32,327 miles
- 2007 – 23,161 miles
- 2006 – 17,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2019
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Undertray fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,559 miles (+239)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 93,559 miles
- Test number
- 768269596707
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,320 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 93,320 miles
- Test number
- 490488923577
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))
Pass93,309 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 93,309 miles
- Test number
- 383000920179
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.3.3 (b))
Fail93,309 miles (+520)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,309 miles
- Test number
- 443749304840
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.3.3 (b))
Pass92,789 miles (+1,206)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 92,789 miles
- Test number
- 751644040245
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass91,583 miles (+28)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 91,583 miles
- Test number
- 389733175387
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes have slight corrosion
Fail91,555 miles (+1,792)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,555 miles
- Test number
- 363547069023
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes have slight corrosion
Pass89,763 miles (+25)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 89,763 miles
- Test number
- 344004658372
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heatsheild above rear silencer slightly loose
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail89,738 miles (+1,665)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,738 miles
- Test number
- 143503422767
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamps require buffing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heatsheild above rear silencer slightly loose
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass88,073 miles (+2,158)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 88,073 miles
- Test number
- 430126234748
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake lagging slightly but still met requirements
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both faded slightly (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass85,915 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 85,915 miles
- Test number
- 895708414431
- AdvisoryNoise from fan belt area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both slightly faded (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail85,912 miles (+3,315)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,912 miles
- Test number
- 933042105759
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNoise from fan belt area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside front rack boot slightly twisted and perished
- AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From bottle (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both slightly faded (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass82,597 miles (+1,095)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 82,597 miles
- Test number
- 339862879267
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth wipers split
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp inop
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Pass81,502 miles (+8,021)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 81,502 miles
- Test number
- 726584585866
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine cover
- AdvisoryFan running all time also noisy
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass73,481 miles (+3,413)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 73,481 miles
- Test number
- 843204476545
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 2mm and perished.
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing both edges.
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner edge.
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
Pass70,068 miles (+5,793)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 70,068 miles
- Test number
- 737051364321
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges.
- NoteBoth rear tyres slight cracking on tread.
Pass64,275 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 64,275 miles
- Test number
- 665111663326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,254 miles (+9,101)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,254 miles
- Test number
- 427916743418
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,153 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 55,153 miles
- Test number
- 748975252261
- NoteExhaust has slight corrosion
- NoteFront discs slightly lipped
Fail55,153 miles (+5,964)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,153 miles
- Test number
- 277355752274
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteExhaust has slight corrosion
- NoteFront discs slightly lipped
Pass49,189 miles (+8,835)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,189 miles
- Test number
- 458616531256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,354 miles (+7,128)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 40,354 miles
- Test number
- 400420430203
- NoteAdvise offsise rear tyre getting low
Pass33,226 miles (+899)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 33,226 miles
- Test number
- 493273059291
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass32,327 miles (+9,166)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 32,327 miles
- Test number
- 951418298094
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass23,161 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 23,161 miles
- Test number
- 250672827281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail23,161 miles (+6,146)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,161 miles
- Test number
- 190691927246
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass17,015 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 17,015 miles
- Test number
- 513573976136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight leak power steering rack boot o/s
Questions about LS52 CDO
- Does LS52 CDO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 CDO is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS52 CDO?
- The MOT on LS52 CDO is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS52 CDO done?
- LS52 CDO was recorded at 93,559 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 3,836 miles a year.
- Has LS52 CDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS52 CDO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS52 CDO 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 LS52 CDO find?
- LS52 CDO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.
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