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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K31 LAKMOT history

K31 LAK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,911 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 LAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 LAK was last recorded at 68,911 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 6,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,614 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,297 miles
Average per year
5,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,911 miles
  • 2025 – 62,614 miles
  • 2024 – 53,564 miles
  • 2023 – 41,004 miles
  • 2022 – 38,922 miles
  • 2021 – 35,170 miles
  • 2020 – 34,193 miles
  • 2019 – 28,313 miles
  • 2018 – 23,883 miles
  • 2017 – 18,875 miles
  • 2016 – 13,958 miles
  • 2015 – 9,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,911 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth reg plates held on by cable ties
  • AdvisorySills and under body covered

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,911 miles (+6,297)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,911 miles
    Test number
    932008344553
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth reg plates held on by cable ties
    • AdvisorySills and under body covered
  2. Pass62,614 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,614 miles
    Test number
    211835273123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,444 miles (+8,880)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,444 miles
    Test number
    176950913513
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass53,564 miles (+12,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    53,564 miles
    Test number
    309786673287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmission to clean to read
    • AdvisoryRegistration plates held on by double-sided tape over another plates
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered
  5. Pass41,004 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,004 miles
    Test number
    518075610519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,922 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,922 miles
    Test number
    257521191829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,170 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,170 miles
    Test number
    760784729620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,155 miles (+962)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,155 miles
    Test number
    746700963046
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass34,193 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,193 miles
    Test number
    479914602093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,313 miles (+4,430)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,313 miles
    Test number
    749067689282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,883 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,883 miles
    Test number
    284919601376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,875 miles (+4,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,875 miles
    Test number
    117156958021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
  13. Pass13,958 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    13,958 miles
    Test number
    704962765361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    9,917 miles
    Test number
    699504085093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 LAK

Does K31 LAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 LAK is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 LAK?
The MOT on K31 LAK is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 LAK done?
K31 LAK was recorded at 68,911 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,202 miles a year.
Has K31 LAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 LAK has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on K31 LAK 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 K31 LAK find?
K31 LAK passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; both reg plates held on by cable ties, and 1 more.

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