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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

LX52 FVEMOT history

LX52 FVE is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 11 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
165,075 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 FVE
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
11 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 FVE was last recorded at 165,075 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 2,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,742 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,333 miles
Average per year
6,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,075 miles
  • 2025 – 162,742 miles
  • 2024 – 159,010 miles
  • 2023 – 156,012 miles
  • 2022 – 153,227 miles
  • 2021 – 148,994 miles
  • 2020 – 145,352 miles
  • 2019 – 136,331 miles
  • 2018 – 132,351 miles
  • 2017 – 124,971 miles
  • 2016 – 120,011 miles
  • 2015 – 112,455 miles
  • 2014 – 106,834 miles
  • 2013 – 97,023 miles
  • 2012 – 88,693 miles
  • 2011 – 79,214 miles
  • 2010 – 70,167 miles
  • 2009 – 59,419 miles
  • 2008 – 48,021 miles
  • 2007 – 36,396 miles
  • 2006 – 26,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,075 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,075 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    165,075 miles
    Test number
    455696556223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,742 miles (+3,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    162,742 miles
    Test number
    946108960674
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded at joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass159,010 miles (+2,998)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    159,010 miles
    Test number
    767115412679
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearsid and offside front cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,012 miles (+2,785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    156,012 miles
    Test number
    777362314990
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,227 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    153,227 miles
    Test number
    868926946659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    148,994 miles
    Test number
    191352166587
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail148,994 miles (+3,642)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,994 miles
    Test number
    377587907151
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,352 miles (+9,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    145,352 miles
    Test number
    364456124126
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded

  9. Pass136,331 miles (+3,980)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,331 miles
    Test number
    138489263486
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar link worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipe corroded towards fuel tank
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded towards hoses

  10. Pass132,351 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,351 miles
    Test number
    748189011654
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition on inner surfaces

  11. Fail132,348 miles (+7,377)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,348 miles
    Test number
    547728642984
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition on inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  12. Pass124,971 miles (+4,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,971 miles
    Test number
    277758883836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass120,011 miles (+7,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,011 miles
    Test number
    960418243809
    • AdvisoryStone chips in screen

  14. Pass112,455 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,455 miles
    Test number
    549589145192
    • Note3 small stone chips in screen 2 zone a 1 zone b
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes greased
    • NoteBoth rear brake flexys starting to perish
    • NoteN/side front brake pipe greased
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose

  15. Fail112,455 miles (+5,621)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,455 miles
    Test number
    729479245139
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Note3 small stone chips in screen 2 zone a 1 zone b
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes greased
    • NoteBoth rear brake flexys starting to perish
    • NoteN/side front brake pipe greased
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose

  16. Pass106,834 miles (+2)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,834 miles
    Test number
    288450974463
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAux drive belt cracked
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail106,832 miles (+9,809)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,832 miles
    Test number
    239104164196
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAux drive belt cracked
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass97,023 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,023 miles
    Test number
    516114863157
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear and beside fuel tank

  19. Fail97,023 miles (+8,330)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,023 miles
    Test number
    396534463137
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear and beside fuel tank

  20. Pass88,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,693 miles
    Test number
    807514672178
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass88,693 miles (+9,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,693 miles
    Test number
    415693772149
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass79,214 miles (+9,047)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,214 miles
    Test number
    186728531102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are worn and corroded

  23. Fail70,167 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,167 miles
    Test number
    130182540145
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass70,167 miles (+10,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,167 miles
    Test number
    450812640189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass59,419 miles (+11,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,419 miles
    Test number
    371001949118
    • 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)

  26. Pass48,021 miles (+11,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,021 miles
    Test number
    241013348444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass36,396 miles (+9,978)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,396 miles
    Test number
    374994447159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    26,418 miles
    Test number
    274566946122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LX52 FVE

Does LX52 FVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 FVE is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 FVE?
The MOT on LX52 FVE is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 FVE done?
LX52 FVE was recorded at 165,075 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 6,907 miles a year.
Has LX52 FVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 FVE has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LX52 FVE 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 LX52 FVE find?
LX52 FVE passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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