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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,000 cc

LB13 DOUMOT history

LB13 DOU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 152,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
152,534 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 DOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 DOU was last recorded at 152,534 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 7,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,219 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,315 miles
Average per year
9,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,534 miles
  • 2024 – 145,219 miles
  • 2023 – 142,655 miles
  • 2022 – 129,658 miles
  • 2021 – 114,556 miles
  • 2020 – 103,572 miles
  • 2019 – 101,189 miles
  • 2016 – 62,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,534 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,534 miles (+7,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    152,534 miles
    Test number
    325780300110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,219 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,219 miles
    Test number
    889385513897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,136 miles (+2,481)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,136 miles
    Test number
    162791683722
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass142,655 miles (+12,997)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,655 miles
    Test number
    417049541205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,658 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,658 miles
    Test number
    335827389277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,645 miles (+15,089)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,645 miles
    Test number
    371093439744
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,556 miles (+10,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,556 miles
    Test number
    742904787224
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass103,572 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,572 miles
    Test number
    717769065316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,189 miles (+38,485)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,189 miles
    Test number
    331011150616
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,704 miles
    Test number
    309689243930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB13 DOU

Does LB13 DOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 DOU is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB13 DOU?
The MOT on LB13 DOU is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 DOU done?
LB13 DOU was recorded at 152,534 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 9,396 miles a year.
Has LB13 DOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 DOU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB13 DOU 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 LB13 DOU find?
LB13 DOU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all.

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