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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LE16 BXZMOT history

LE16 BXZ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 82,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
82,962 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE16 BXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE16 BXZ was last recorded at 82,962 miles on 8 May 2026, 12,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,194 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,768 miles
Average per year
10,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,962 miles
  • 2025 – 70,194 miles
  • 2024 – 59,897 miles
  • 2023 – 49,221 miles
  • 2022 – 37,306 miles
  • 2021 – 26,209 miles
  • 2020 – 15,961 miles
  • 2019 – 13,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,962 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 8 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,962 miles
    Test number
    115462658772
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail81,962 miles (+11,768)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,962 miles
    Test number
    829471055461
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass70,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    70,194 miles
    Test number
    784641835954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail70,194 miles (+10,297)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,194 miles
    Test number
    186484719969
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass59,897 miles (+10,676)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,897 miles
    Test number
    259501299095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,221 miles (+11,915)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,221 miles
    Test number
    463855897889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,306 miles (+11,097)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    37,306 miles
    Test number
    910595431788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,209 miles (+10,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    772350763808
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps not working
  9. Pass15,961 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    15,961 miles
    Test number
    453888700670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    13,725 miles
    Test number
    288794749686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE16 BXZ

Does LE16 BXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 BXZ is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE16 BXZ?
The MOT on LE16 BXZ is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE16 BXZ done?
LE16 BXZ was recorded at 82,962 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 10,011 miles a year.
Has LE16 BXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE16 BXZ has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LE16 BXZ 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 LE16 BXZ find?
LE16 BXZ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front fog lights not working; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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