BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
LB13 VAJMOT history
LB13 VAJ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 224,416 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 224,416 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,310 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB13 VAJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 9 Aug 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB13 VAJ was last recorded at 224,416 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 15,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 208,610 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,806 miles
- Average per year
- 14,310 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 224,416 miles
- 2025 – 208,610 miles
- 2024 – 197,288 miles
- 2023 – 177,857 miles
- 2022 – 159,385 miles
- 2021 – 137,097 miles
- 2020 – 118,120 miles
- 2019 – 109,140 miles
- 2018 – 97,515 miles
- 2017 – 86,959 miles
- 2016 – 77,611 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass224,416 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass224,416 miles (+15,806)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 224,416 miles
- Test number
- 358723081616
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Pass208,610 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 208,610 miles
- Test number
- 134984091728
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail208,610 miles (+11,322)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,610 miles
- Test number
- 627162056078
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass197,288 miles (+19,431)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 197,288 miles
- Test number
- 880228686936
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 177,857 miles
- Test number
- 442550793911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,857 miles (+18,472)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,857 miles
- Test number
- 830160921376
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass159,385 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 159,385 miles
- Test number
- 426246642798
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail159,385 miles (+22,288)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,385 miles
- Test number
- 429839465248
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass137,097 miles (+18,977)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,097 miles
- Test number
- 271443309016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,120 miles (+8,980)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 118,120 miles
- Test number
- 303948841819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 109,140 miles
- Test number
- 978427429615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,140 miles (+11,625)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,140 miles
- Test number
- 605616020419
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass97,515 miles (+10,556)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 97,515 miles
- Test number
- 479809131169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,959 miles (+9,348)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 86,959 miles
- Test number
- 650521289398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,611 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 77,611 miles
- Test number
- 570761251367
- AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted
Questions about LB13 VAJ
- Does LB13 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 VAJ is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB13 VAJ?
- The MOT on LB13 VAJ is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB13 VAJ done?
- LB13 VAJ was recorded at 224,416 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 14,310 miles a year.
- Has LB13 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB13 VAJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB13 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
- LB13 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection.
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