BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
LS57 ZWAMOT history
LS57 ZWA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,098 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 144,098 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,373 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS57 ZWA
- 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 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS57 ZWA was last recorded at 144,098 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 144,095 miles · 18 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 7,373 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,098 miles
- 2025 – 135,299 miles
- 2024 – 126,010 miles
- 2023 – 123,521 miles
- 2022 – 123,259 miles
- 2021 – 122,525 miles
- 2020 – 120,687 miles
- 2019 – 117,360 miles
- 2018 – 103,281 miles
- 2017 – 102,013 miles
- 2016 – 85,071 miles
- 2015 – 74,508 miles
- 2014 – 66,443 miles
- 2013 – 58,691 miles
- 2012 – 47,199 miles
- 2011 – 29,594 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,098 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,098 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 144,098 miles
- Test number
- 967641704026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail144,095 miles (+8,796)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,095 miles
- Test number
- 207540199461
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass135,299 miles (+9,289)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 135,299 miles
- Test number
- 595894829669
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass126,010 miles (+2,489)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 126,010 miles
- Test number
- 494441783835
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,521 miles (+262)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 123,521 miles
- Test number
- 344799398646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,259 miles (+734)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 123,259 miles
- Test number
- 362157921677
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,525 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 122,525 miles
- Test number
- 203372982088
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail122,525 miles (+1,838)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,525 miles
- Test number
- 865808173956
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass120,687 miles (+3,327)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 120,687 miles
- Test number
- 910432707597
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,360 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 117,360 miles
- Test number
- 539105848209
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail117,360 miles (+14,079)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,360 miles
- Test number
- 791763532829
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass103,281 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 103,281 miles
- Test number
- 841470947871
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail103,281 miles (+1,268)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,281 miles
- Test number
- 975156726769
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass102,013 miles (+16,942)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 102,013 miles
- Test number
- 295749886501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,071 miles (+10,563)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 85,071 miles
- Test number
- 106783456387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,508 miles (+8,065)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 74,508 miles
- Test number
- 717389575062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,443 miles (+7,752)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 66,443 miles
- Test number
- 626008774048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,691 miles (+143)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,691 miles
- Test number
- 115367063484
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail58,548 miles (+11,349)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,548 miles
- Test number
- 118189453075
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass47,199 miles (+17,605)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 47,199 miles
- Test number
- 999109672055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,594 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 29,594 miles
- Test number
- 696602181098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,586 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 29,586 miles
- Test number
- 356590941097
- NoteAll brake discs corroded
Fail29,585 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,585 miles
- Test number
- 548249831019
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll brake discs corroded
Questions about LS57 ZWA
- Does LS57 ZWA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 ZWA is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS57 ZWA?
- The MOT on LS57 ZWA is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS57 ZWA done?
- LS57 ZWA was recorded at 144,098 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 7,373 miles a year.
- Has LS57 ZWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS57 ZWA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS57 ZWA 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 ZWA find?
- LS57 ZWA passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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