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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LB65 EMFMOT history

LB65 EMF is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 62,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
62,691 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 EMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 EMF was last recorded at 62,691 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 6,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,469 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,222 miles
Average per year
6,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,691 miles
  • 2025 – 56,469 miles
  • 2024 – 53,796 miles
  • 2023 – 46,517 miles
  • 2022 – 39,261 miles
  • 2021 – 31,942 miles
  • 2020 – 24,189 miles
  • 2019 – 20,338 miles
  • 2018 – 14,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,691 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,691 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,691 miles
    Test number
    990144603921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,469 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,469 miles
    Test number
    249524842279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,796 miles (+7,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,796 miles
    Test number
    308747864067
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing
    • 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. Pass46,517 miles (+7,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,517 miles
    Test number
    772083154782
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
  5. Pass39,261 miles (+7,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,261 miles
    Test number
    827021377672
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades starting to smear screen
  6. Pass31,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,942 miles
    Test number
    913522406550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail31,942 miles (+7,753)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,942 miles
    Test number
    947721287230
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid middle and nsf (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass24,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    24,189 miles
    Test number
    251947257992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,189 miles (+3,851)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,189 miles
    Test number
    682912647519
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass20,338 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,338 miles
    Test number
    368332456824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    14,829 miles
    Test number
    587208206086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB65 EMF

Does LB65 EMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 EMF is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 EMF?
The MOT on LB65 EMF is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB65 EMF done?
LB65 EMF was recorded at 62,691 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 6,475 miles a year.
Has LB65 EMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 EMF has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB65 EMF 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 LB65 EMF find?
LB65 EMF passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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