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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LC15 DFZMOT history

LC15 DFZ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 85,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,756 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC15 DFZ
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
28 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC15 DFZ was last recorded at 85,756 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 7,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,212 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,544 miles
Average per year
8,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,756 miles
  • 2024 – 78,212 miles
  • 2023 – 70,899 miles
  • 2022 – 62,014 miles
  • 2021 – 48,209 miles
  • 2020 – 41,889 miles
  • 2019 – 27,049 miles
  • 2018 – 20,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,756 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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,756 miles (+7,544)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,756 miles
    Test number
    225221390383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,212 miles
    Test number
    884365387198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,212 miles (+7,313)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,212 miles
    Test number
    185221444911
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass70,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,899 miles
    Test number
    229527995310
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail70,899 miles (+8,885)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,899 miles
    Test number
    842455977142
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass62,014 miles (+13,805)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,014 miles
    Test number
    511751775388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,209 miles (+6,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    479761423890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
  8. Pass41,889 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    803827863656
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
  9. Fail41,844 miles (+14,795)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,844 miles
    Test number
    215939983269
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
  10. Pass27,049 miles (+6,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,049 miles
    Test number
    469597153919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass20,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,649 miles
    Test number
    748334601563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC15 DFZ

Does LC15 DFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC15 DFZ is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC15 DFZ?
The MOT on LC15 DFZ is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC15 DFZ done?
LC15 DFZ was recorded at 85,756 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,610 miles a year.
Has LC15 DFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC15 DFZ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LC15 DFZ 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 LC15 DFZ find?
LC15 DFZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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