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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LB10 KOWMOT history

LB10 KOW is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2026
Mileage
89,618 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB10 KOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB10 KOW was last recorded at 89,618 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 5,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,384 miles · 10 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,234 miles
Average per year
6,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,618 miles
  • 2024 – 84,384 miles
  • 2023 – 63,818 miles
  • 2022 – 57,881 miles
  • 2021 – 56,809 miles
  • 2020 – 51,107 miles
  • 2019 – 46,076 miles
  • 2018 – 39,619 miles
  • 2017 – 32,539 miles
  • 2016 – 28,379 miles
  • 2015 – 23,232 miles
  • 2014 – 18,944 miles
  • 2013 – 13,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,618 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,618 miles (+5,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,618 miles
    Test number
    588124431297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))

  2. Pass84,384 miles (+20,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,384 miles
    Test number
    840690626018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass63,818 miles (+5,937)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,818 miles
    Test number
    563064872768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,881 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,881 miles
    Test number
    470441841896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,809 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,809 miles
    Test number
    977879513662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail56,808 miles (+5,701)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    776739678943
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,107 miles (+5,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,107 miles
    Test number
    116993904026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass46,076 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,076 miles
    Test number
    830735503864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,619 miles (+7,080)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,619 miles
    Test number
    363942583050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,539 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,539 miles
    Test number
    431918265252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,379 miles (+5,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,379 miles
    Test number
    903834341841
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass23,232 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,232 miles
    Test number
    256128705217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,944 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    18,944 miles
    Test number
    765066214243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail18,854 miles (+101)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,854 miles
    Test number
    319015604298
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail18,753 miles (+4,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,753 miles
    Test number
    998345994178
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass13,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    13,914 miles
    Test number
    896893193170
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail13,914 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,914 miles
    Test number
    936933193136
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB10 KOW

Does LB10 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB10 KOW expired on 9 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB10 KOW?
The MOT on LB10 KOW expired on 9 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB10 KOW done?
LB10 KOW was recorded at 89,618 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 6,312 miles a year.
Has LB10 KOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB10 KOW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB10 KOW 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 LB10 KOW find?
LB10 KOW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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