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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LD62 VFWMOT history

LD62 VFW is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LD62 VFW white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
139,430 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 VFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 VFW was last recorded at 139,430 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 7,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,829 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,601 miles
Average per year
8,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,430 miles
  • 2024 – 131,829 miles
  • 2023 – 123,531 miles
  • 2022 – 115,006 miles
  • 2021 – 107,114 miles
  • 2020 – 100,805 miles
  • 2019 – 95,215 miles
  • 2018 – 85,070 miles
  • 2017 – 74,671 miles
  • 2016 – 66,885 miles
  • 2015 – 55,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    139,430 miles
    Test number
    454473540482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,429 miles (+7,600)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,429 miles
    Test number
    830100313249
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass131,829 miles (+8,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,829 miles
    Test number
    354097985110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass123,531 miles (+8,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,531 miles
    Test number
    701369147590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass115,006 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,006 miles
    Test number
    549211068473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,823 miles (+7,709)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,823 miles
    Test number
    911856484402
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass107,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,114 miles
    Test number
    420976572763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,517 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,517 miles
    Test number
    951173469041
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail107,111 miles (+6,306)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    353200717365
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass100,805 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,805 miles
    Test number
    606369276386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail100,801 miles (+5,586)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,801 miles
    Test number
    135175661106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  12. Pass95,215 miles (+10,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,215 miles
    Test number
    411500783104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass85,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    381232742778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail85,070 miles (+10,399)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    931158074866
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass74,671 miles (+7,786)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,671 miles
    Test number
    375726535412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,885 miles (+10,953)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    356892570191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,932 miles
    Test number
    915884580833
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre bald on outside edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald on outside edge

Questions about LD62 VFW

Does LD62 VFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 VFW is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD62 VFW?
The MOT on LD62 VFW is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 VFW done?
LD62 VFW was recorded at 139,430 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 8,287 miles a year.
Has LD62 VFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 VFW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 VFW 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 LD62 VFW find?
LD62 VFW passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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