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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,000 cc

LA14 CFVMOT history

LA14 CFV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 136,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,810 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA14 CFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA14 CFV was last recorded at 136,810 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 13,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,021 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,789 miles
Average per year
11,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,810 miles
  • 2025 – 123,021 miles
  • 2024 – 106,540 miles
  • 2023 – 85,693 miles
  • 2022 – 70,766 miles
  • 2021 – 61,415 miles
  • 2020 – 54,487 miles
  • 2019 – 47,184 miles
  • 2018 – 40,263 miles
  • 2017 – 34,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,810 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear mount (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,810 miles (+13,789)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,810 miles
    Test number
    212221068505
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear mount (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass123,021 miles (+16,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,021 miles
    Test number
    260129683748
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft mount worn
  3. Pass106,540 miles (+20,847)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    287011411678
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass85,693 miles (+14,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,693 miles
    Test number
    392018006632
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass70,766 miles (+9,351)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,766 miles
    Test number
    150349254933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,415 miles (+6,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    851894871328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass54,487 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,487 miles
    Test number
    403152947085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,184 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,184 miles
    Test number
    945267840645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,263 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,263 miles
    Test number
    293986024881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail40,235 miles (+6,193)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,235 miles
    Test number
    107604365697
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass34,042 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,042 miles
    Test number
    508510708345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail34,042 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,042 miles
    Test number
    543455305684
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LA14 CFV

Does LA14 CFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA14 CFV is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA14 CFV?
The MOT on LA14 CFV is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA14 CFV done?
LA14 CFV was recorded at 136,810 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 11,238 miles a year.
Has LA14 CFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA14 CFV has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LA14 CFV 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 LA14 CFV find?
LA14 CFV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear mount, and 3 more.

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