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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB13 VAUMOT history

LB13 VAU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Aug 2013. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 139,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2024
Mileage
139,794 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 VAU
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
13 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 VAU was last recorded at 139,794 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 2,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,661 miles · 24 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,133 miles
Average per year
4,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,794 miles
  • 2021 – 137,661 miles
  • 2020 – 134,229 miles
  • 2019 – 126,118 miles
  • 2018 – 119,084 miles
  • 2017 – 115,302 miles
  • 2016 – 109,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall damaged and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall damaged and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall damaged and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 15 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,794 miles (+2,133)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,794 miles
    Test number
    173194084535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall damaged and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall damaged and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall damaged and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  2. Pass137,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,661 miles
    Test number
    122908793009
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail137,661 miles (+3,432)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,661 miles
    Test number
    585225818738
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass134,229 miles (+8,111)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,229 miles
    Test number
    218972622335
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass126,118 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,118 miles
    Test number
    688616043680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,084 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,084 miles
    Test number
    364015769690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,302 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,302 miles
    Test number
    171468868025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,747 miles
    Test number
    227464636781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB13 VAU

Does LB13 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB13 VAU expired on 24 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB13 VAU?
The MOT on LB13 VAU expired on 24 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB13 VAU done?
LB13 VAU was recorded at 139,794 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023, an average of 4,548 miles a year.
Has LB13 VAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 VAU has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB13 VAU 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 VAU find?
LB13 VAU passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall damaged and cracking.; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall damaged and cracking.; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall damaged and cracking., and 4 more.

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