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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K50 LHYMOT history

K50 LHY is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 186,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

K50 LHY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
186,223 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 LHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 LHY was last recorded at 186,223 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 8,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,123 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,100 miles
Average per year
13,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,223 miles
  • 2025 – 178,123 miles
  • 2024 – 148,158 miles
  • 2023 – 125,990 miles
  • 2022 – 119,295 miles
  • 2021 – 105,797 miles
  • 2020 – 92,635 miles
  • 2019 – 75,968 miles
  • 2018 – 65,129 miles
  • 2017 – 58,504 miles
  • 2016 – 50,616 miles
  • 2015 – 38,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,223 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    186,223 miles
    Test number
    955642205196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail186,219 miles (+8,096)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,219 miles
    Test number
    106517877103
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,123 miles (+937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    178,123 miles
    Test number
    357617776717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail177,186 miles (+29,028)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,186 miles
    Test number
    986680498679
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,158 miles (+22,168)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,158 miles
    Test number
    867648910317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,990 miles (+6,695)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,990 miles
    Test number
    606548498495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,295 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,295 miles
    Test number
    426108307780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  8. Fail119,295 miles (+13,498)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,295 miles
    Test number
    797589764718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  9. Pass105,797 miles (+13,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,797 miles
    Test number
    661509298684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass92,635 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,635 miles
    Test number
    167918960250
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail92,542 miles (+16,574)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,542 miles
    Test number
    294639409077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass75,968 miles (+10,839)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,968 miles
    Test number
    312257933179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,129 miles (+6,625)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    788825303200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,504 miles (+7,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,504 miles
    Test number
    962379311304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate seems insecure

  15. Pass50,616 miles (+11,771)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    799333530462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,845 miles
    Test number
    745520765122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 LHY

Does K50 LHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 LHY is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 LHY?
The MOT on K50 LHY is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 LHY done?
K50 LHY was recorded at 186,223 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 13,884 miles a year.
Has K50 LHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 LHY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 LHY 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 K50 LHY find?
K50 LHY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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