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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LB15 BWOMOT history

LB15 BWO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 162,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
162,825 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB15 BWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB15 BWO was last recorded at 162,825 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 10,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,034 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,791 miles
Average per year
14,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,825 miles
  • 2025 – 152,034 miles
  • 2024 – 134,604 miles
  • 2023 – 118,834 miles
  • 2022 – 100,855 miles
  • 2021 – 91,970 miles
  • 2020 – 80,516 miles
  • 2019 – 58,599 miles
  • 2018 – 44,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,825 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,825 miles (+10,791)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    162,825 miles
    Test number
    210326820080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,034 miles (+17,430)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    152,034 miles
    Test number
    880206269720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,604 miles (+15,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,604 miles
    Test number
    637150513005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass118,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,834 miles
    Test number
    764361809709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,834 miles (+17,979)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,834 miles
    Test number
    657688235974
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass100,855 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,855 miles
    Test number
    255196736222
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f body damaged
  7. Fail100,853 miles (+8,883)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,853 miles
    Test number
    531646709625
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f body damaged
  8. Pass91,970 miles (+297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,970 miles
    Test number
    196929753478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail91,673 miles (+11,157)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    761331805855
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass80,516 miles (+21,917)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,516 miles
    Test number
    219600251028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,599 miles (+14,308)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,599 miles
    Test number
    258926086417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,291 miles
    Test number
    701381633279
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB15 BWO

Does LB15 BWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB15 BWO is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB15 BWO?
The MOT on LB15 BWO is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB15 BWO done?
LB15 BWO was recorded at 162,825 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 14,403 miles a year.
Has LB15 BWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB15 BWO has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB15 BWO 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 LB15 BWO find?
LB15 BWO passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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