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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

LS52 WEPMOT history

LS52 WEP is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 4 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 150,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

LS52 WEP silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
150,956 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 WEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 WEP was last recorded at 150,956 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 5,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,172 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,784 miles
Average per year
5,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,956 miles
  • 2025 – 145,172 miles
  • 2024 – 144,641 miles
  • 2023 – 143,719 miles
  • 2022 – 141,997 miles
  • 2021 – 128,840 miles
  • 2020 – 119,113 miles
  • 2019 – 114,274 miles
  • 2018 – 110,614 miles
  • 2016 – 107,136 miles
  • 2015 – 89,719 miles
  • 2014 – 79,001 miles
  • 2013 – 74,423 miles
  • 2012 – 70,531 miles
  • 2011 – 67,647 miles
  • 2009 – 62,381 miles
  • 2008 – 59,833 miles
  • 2007 – 44,550 miles
  • 2006 – 38,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,956 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    150,956 miles
    Test number
    845844308516
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail150,956 miles (+5,784)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,956 miles
    Test number
    908389787915
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass145,172 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,172 miles
    Test number
    827921162314
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe, inner sills, suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake weak

  4. Fail145,170 miles (+529)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,170 miles
    Test number
    251654421709
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass144,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,641 miles
    Test number
    973694030236
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail144,641 miles (+922)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,641 miles
    Test number
    112833058052
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass143,719 miles (+1,722)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,719 miles
    Test number
    937841447931
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,997 miles
    Test number
    985012790476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail141,997 miles (+13,157)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,997 miles
    Test number
    122304554040
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass128,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,840 miles
    Test number
    410348804705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail128,840 miles (+9,727)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,840 miles
    Test number
    542453256538
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional. (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass119,113 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,113 miles
    Test number
    484293872346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads wear sensor not engaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail119,045 miles (+4,771)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,045 miles
    Test number
    453397701283
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads wear sensor not engaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass114,274 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,274 miles
    Test number
    828148117095
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail114,256 miles (+3,642)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,256 miles
    Test number
    415962433155
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass110,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,614 miles
    Test number
    712458758506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,614 miles (+3,478)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,614 miles
    Test number
    983888664705
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass107,136 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    756851318804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,118 miles (+6,089)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,118 miles
    Test number
    375941907201
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass101,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,029 miles
    Test number
    117152044917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,029 miles (+11,310)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,029 miles
    Test number
    302114791053
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass89,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,719 miles
    Test number
    158105105062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,719 miles (+10,718)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,719 miles
    Test number
    366875605020
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  24. Pass79,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    879443204094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,001 miles (+4,578)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    345512804037
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass74,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,423 miles
    Test number
    318177503018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail74,423 miles (+3,892)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,423 miles
    Test number
    889264503029
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass70,531 miles (+2,884)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    126867502081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass67,647 miles (+5,266)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,647 miles
    Test number
    426137501038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass62,381 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,381 miles
    Test number
    593564239101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass59,833 miles (+15,283)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    820519728167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass44,550 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,550 miles
    Test number
    331387537172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass44,502 miles (+6,233)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,502 miles
    Test number
    304390817119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass38,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,269 miles
    Test number
    562316806052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 WEP

Does LS52 WEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS52 WEP is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS52 WEP?
The MOT on LS52 WEP is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS52 WEP done?
LS52 WEP was recorded at 150,956 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,471 miles a year.
Has LS52 WEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 WEP has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS52 WEP 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 WEP find?
LS52 WEP passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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