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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LX02 AKFMOT history

LX02 AKF is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2023
Mileage
152,700 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 AKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 AKF was last recorded at 152,700 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,695 miles · 31 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,700 miles
  • 2021 – 146,831 miles
  • 2020 – 142,378 miles
  • 2019 – 136,667 miles
  • 2018 – 131,258 miles
  • 2017 – 125,431 miles
  • 2016 – 117,413 miles
  • 2015 – 107,220 miles
  • 2014 – 98,684 miles
  • 2013 – 87,179 miles
  • 2012 – 76,546 miles
  • 2011 – 64,541 miles
  • 2010 – 53,069 miles
  • 2009 – 45,259 miles
  • 2007 – 37,165 miles
  • 2006 – 27,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,700 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearward (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearward (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,700 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    152,700 miles
    Test number
    854873961674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,695 miles (+5,864)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,695 miles
    Test number
    717636909510
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,831 miles
    Test number
    395171858458
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,831 miles (+4,453)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,831 miles
    Test number
    258347568183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,378 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,378 miles
    Test number
    103143162113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,377 miles (+5,710)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,377 miles
    Test number
    681066414453
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,667 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,667 miles
    Test number
    484096495799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail136,667 miles (+5,409)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,667 miles
    Test number
    497070168657
    • DangerousCentral Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass131,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,258 miles
    Test number
    752708200386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail131,258 miles (+5,827)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,258 miles
    Test number
    947639445849
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearward (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass125,431 miles (+8,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,431 miles
    Test number
    120771815549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass117,413 miles (+10,193)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,413 miles
    Test number
    437558580225
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail107,220 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,220 miles
    Test number
    275139275018
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres wearing edges

  14. Pass107,220 miles (+8,536)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,220 miles
    Test number
    335049275093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres wearing edges

  15. Pass98,684 miles (+11,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,684 miles
    Test number
    795029874094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass87,179 miles (+10,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,179 miles
    Test number
    365273673040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,546 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,546 miles
    Test number
    239869562068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,503 miles (+11,962)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,503 miles
    Test number
    107936462424
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass64,541 miles (+11,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,541 miles
    Test number
    186997561011
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass53,069 miles (+7,810)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,069 miles
    Test number
    490916270002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,259 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,259 miles
    Test number
    621849289003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,165 miles (+9,356)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,165 miles
    Test number
    890297987018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,809 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,809 miles
    Test number
    312446976002
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW AND THE SIDEWALL IS DAMAGED

Questions about LX02 AKF

Does LX02 AKF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 AKF expired on 10 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 AKF?
The MOT on LX02 AKF expired on 10 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 AKF done?
LX02 AKF was recorded at 152,700 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 7,772 miles a year.
Has LX02 AKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 AKF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LX02 AKF 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 LX02 AKF find?
LX02 AKF passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both front; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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