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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS52 FEBMOT history

LS52 FEB is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 165,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LS52 FEB blue 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 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
165,237 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 FEB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 FEB was last recorded at 165,237 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 7,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,588 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,649 miles
Average per year
12,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,237 miles
  • 2024 – 157,588 miles
  • 2023 – 143,907 miles
  • 2022 – 133,180 miles
  • 2021 – 111,614 miles
  • 2019 – 100,057 miles
  • 2018 – 88,098 miles
  • 2017 – 76,664 miles
  • 2016 – 60,723 miles
  • 2015 – 27,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,237 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,237 miles (+7,649)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    165,237 miles
    Test number
    828708067336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,588 miles (+13,681)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    157,588 miles
    Test number
    153636089119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,907 miles (+10,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,907 miles
    Test number
    382032595009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass133,180 miles (+9,281)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,180 miles
    Test number
    222603908662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,899 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,899 miles
    Test number
    861389209174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail123,879 miles (+12,265)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,879 miles
    Test number
    867414619693
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached hub bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tail light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass111,614 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    344598340376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,606 miles (+29)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,606 miles
    Test number
    952514336329
    • DangerousNearside Rear Nail in tyre in side wall
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail111,577 miles (+11,520)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,577 miles
    Test number
    202517427828
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass100,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,057 miles
    Test number
    497580984527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail100,057 miles (+11,959)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,057 miles
    Test number
    859243257805
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass88,098 miles (+11,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,098 miles
    Test number
    588777099046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass76,664 miles (+15,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    559825781509
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are bald on their inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass60,723 miles (+33,707)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,723 miles
    Test number
    186315865119
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have slight lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have slight lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r air suspension dust cover has slight perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre outer edges wearing worn,may require attention
  15. Pass27,016 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,016 miles
    Test number
    836356515019
    • Note1 small cut in osf tyre
    • Note2 small cuts in nsf tyre
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePassenger airbag de-activated

Questions about LS52 FEB

Does LS52 FEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 FEB is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS52 FEB?
The MOT on LS52 FEB is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 FEB done?
LS52 FEB was recorded at 165,237 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 12,710 miles a year.
Has LS52 FEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 FEB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS52 FEB 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 FEB find?
LS52 FEB passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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