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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LS57 ZWMMOT history

LS57 ZWM is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 218,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2024.

LS57 ZWM blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2025
Mileage
218,005 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2024
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 ZWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 ZWM was last recorded at 218,005 miles on 19 Feb 2024, 3,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,953 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,052 miles
Average per year
12,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 218,005 miles
  • 2023 – 214,953 miles
  • 2021 – 204,876 miles
  • 2019 – 193,387 miles
  • 2018 – 176,893 miles
  • 2016 – 166,797 miles
  • 2014 – 125,974 miles
  • 2013 – 103,178 miles
  • 2012 – 87,933 miles
  • 2011 – 69,234 miles
  • 2010 – 53,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,005 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,005 miles (+3,052)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    218,005 miles
    Test number
    235686881746
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass214,953 miles (+10,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    214,953 miles
    Test number
    869451928804
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  3. Pass204,876 miles (+11,489)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    204,876 miles
    Test number
    436297422564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass193,387 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    193,387 miles
    Test number
    459179612534
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail193,387 miles (+16,494)2 dangerous1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,387 miles
    Test number
    199252695031
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass176,893 miles (+10,096)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    176,893 miles
    Test number
    982577565693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,797 miles (+19,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    166,797 miles
    Test number
    142686902057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass146,824 miles (+20,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    146,824 miles
    Test number
    353538209684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50 RF 17 (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass125,974 miles (+22,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    125,974 miles
    Test number
    829081764311
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  10. Pass103,178 miles (+15,245)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,178 miles
    Test number
    607424863363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,933 miles (+18,699)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    376220922342
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDeterioration front windscreen.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to the wear bars.
    • NoteSmall stone chips front windscreen.
  12. Pass69,234 miles (+16,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    756616331329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass53,040 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,040 miles
    Test number
    817656601099
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteFront tyres low on edges
  14. Fail53,033 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,033 miles
    Test number
    592626150330
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low inner edges.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

Questions about LS57 ZWM

Does LS57 ZWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 ZWM expired on 18 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 ZWM?
The MOT on LS57 ZWM expired on 18 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 ZWM done?
LS57 ZWM was recorded at 218,005 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2024, an average of 12,535 miles a year.
Has LS57 ZWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 ZWM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LS57 ZWM 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 ZWM find?
LS57 ZWM passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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