
BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
LS57 FYRMOT history
LS57 FYR is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 235,740 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 235,740 mi
- At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,816 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS57 FYR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 3 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS57 FYR was last recorded at 235,740 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 234,793 miles · 20 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 947 miles
- Average per year
- 12,816 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 235,740 miles
- 2020 – 234,793 miles
- 2019 – 219,515 miles
- 2018 – 195,251 miles
- 2017 – 177,477 miles
- 2015 – 158,026 miles
- 2014 – 148,621 miles
- 2013 – 140,455 miles
- 2012 – 118,478 miles
- 2011 – 102,059 miles
- 2010 – 94,298 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.
Engine, sill and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
14 tests since 9 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass235,740 miles (+947)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 235,740 miles
- Test number
- 540934984286
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass234,793 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 234,793 miles
- Test number
- 253727519982
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail234,793 miles (+15,278)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,793 miles
- Test number
- 386190731820
- 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))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass219,515 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 219,515 miles
- Test number
- 490487681364
- AdvisoryEngine, sill and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail219,515 miles (+24,264)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,515 miles
- Test number
- 699020465627
- MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine, sill and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass195,251 miles (+17,774)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 195,251 miles
- Test number
- 746664810761
- AdvisoryEngine covers/Under-trays fitted
Pass177,477 miles (+19,451)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 177,477 miles
- Test number
- 266282131915
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Pass158,026 miles (+9,405)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 158,026 miles
- Test number
- 940470765806
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted engine cover fitted
Pass148,621 miles (+8,166)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 148,621 miles
- Test number
- 538247944305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass140,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 140,455 miles
- Test number
- 665098843302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,455 miles (+21,977)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,455 miles
- Test number
- 465088543498
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,478 miles (+16,419)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 118,478 miles
- Test number
- 569269132328
- 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)
Pass102,059 miles (+7,761)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 102,059 miles
- Test number
- 237157421334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,298 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 94,298 miles
- Test number
- 411653110345
- 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)
Questions about LS57 FYR
- Does LS57 FYR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS57 FYR expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS57 FYR?
- The MOT on LS57 FYR expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS57 FYR done?
- LS57 FYR was recorded at 235,740 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 12,816 miles a year.
- Has LS57 FYR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS57 FYR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS57 FYR 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 LS57 FYR find?
- LS57 FYR passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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