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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K70 LARMOT history

K70 LAR is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 130,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

K70 LAR blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,595 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 LAR
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
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 LAR was last recorded at 130,595 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 10,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,803 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,792 miles
Average per year
9,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,595 miles
  • 2024 – 119,803 miles
  • 2023 – 112,057 miles
  • 2022 – 96,033 miles
  • 2021 – 82,371 miles
  • 2020 – 76,864 miles
  • 2019 – 67,190 miles
  • 2018 – 59,755 miles
  • 2017 – 54,271 miles
  • 2016 – 45,606 miles
  • 2015 – 39,858 miles
  • 2014 – 22,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,595 miles (+10,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,595 miles
    Test number
    366940900696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  2. Pass119,803 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,803 miles
    Test number
    344146400062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail119,741 miles (+7,684)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,741 miles
    Test number
    410183146729
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass112,057 miles (+16,024)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,057 miles
    Test number
    200237464778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,033 miles (+13,662)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,033 miles
    Test number
    942402615632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,371 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,371 miles
    Test number
    850519937043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,864 miles (+9,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,864 miles
    Test number
    395917321354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass67,190 miles (+7,435)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,190 miles
    Test number
    464067061202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,755 miles (+5,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,755 miles
    Test number
    487618766342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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)
  10. Pass54,271 miles (+8,665)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,271 miles
    Test number
    935182711311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,606 miles (+5,748)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,606 miles
    Test number
    321402170437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,858 miles (+17,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,858 miles
    Test number
    328744695185
    • 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)
  13. Pass22,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,358 miles
    Test number
    525588194137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 LAR

Does K70 LAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 LAR is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K70 LAR?
The MOT on K70 LAR is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 LAR done?
K70 LAR was recorded at 130,595 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 9,524 miles a year.
Has K70 LAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 LAR has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K70 LAR 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 K70 LAR find?
K70 LAR passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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