BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
H3 LVMMOT history
H3 LVM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 186,333 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 186,333 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,276 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H3 LVM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 14 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H3 LVM was last recorded at 186,333 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 186,333 miles · 19 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,276 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,333 miles
- 2025 – 180,022 miles
- 2024 – 173,730 miles
- 2023 – 164,662 miles
- 2022 – 156,892 miles
- 2021 – 149,143 miles
- 2020 – 143,140 miles
- 2019 – 132,477 miles
- 2018 – 119,171 miles
- 2017 – 108,037 miles
- 2016 – 96,902 miles
- 2015 – 83,291 miles
- 2013 – 68,721 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,333 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySmall chip on windscreenRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,333 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 186,333 miles
- Test number
- 950223976238
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisorySmall chip on windscreen
Fail186,333 miles (+6,311)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,333 miles
- Test number
- 764227354196
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisorySmall chip on windscreen
Pass180,022 miles (+6,292)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 180,022 miles
- Test number
- 858305210006
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySmall chip on windscreen
Pass173,730 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 173,730 miles
- Test number
- 578927430111
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail173,730 miles (+9,068)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,730 miles
- Test number
- 344713388517
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass164,662 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 164,662 miles
- Test number
- 637952675233
- MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail164,662 miles (+7,770)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,662 miles
- Test number
- 484595648300
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass156,892 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 156,892 miles
- Test number
- 310876948240
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail156,892 miles (+2)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,892 miles
- Test number
- 690193168029
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail156,890 miles (+7,747)3 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,890 miles
- Test number
- 941219483496
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass149,143 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 149,143 miles
- Test number
- 408926086830
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail149,142 miles (+6,002)4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,142 miles
- Test number
- 703411118598
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 143,140 miles
- Test number
- 349115519451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,140 miles (+10,663)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,140 miles
- Test number
- 233430258143
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass132,477 miles (+13,306)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 132,477 miles
- Test number
- 417718062772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,171 miles (+11,134)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 119,171 miles
- Test number
- 429874974462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass108,037 miles (+11,135)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 108,037 miles
- Test number
- 449818918716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,902 miles (+13,611)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 96,902 miles
- Test number
- 365221504710
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer side wall worn
Pass83,291 miles (+14,570)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 83,291 miles
- Test number
- 189755835070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,721 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 68,721 miles
- Test number
- 599994253337
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail68,721 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,721 miles
- Test number
- 808064953308
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about H3 LVM
- Does H3 LVM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H3 LVM is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H3 LVM?
- The MOT on H3 LVM is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H3 LVM done?
- H3 LVM was recorded at 186,333 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 9,276 miles a year.
- Has H3 LVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H3 LVM has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on H3 LVM 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 H3 LVM find?
- H3 LVM passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.
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