BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
LF13 YLOMOT history
LF13 YLO is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 87,265 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 87,265 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,766 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF13 YLO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 3 Jul 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF13 YLO was last recorded at 87,265 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 7,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,808 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,457 miles
- Average per year
- 6,766 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 87,265 miles
- 2024 – 73,611 miles
- 2023 – 65,431 miles
- 2022 – 59,575 miles
- 2021 – 52,857 miles
- 2019 – 42,123 miles
- 2018 – 33,993 miles
- 2017 – 28,801 miles
- 2016 – 23,244 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,265 miles
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn diff bushes x3 (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to hose corroded under paint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 30 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,265 miles (+7,457)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 87,265 miles
- Test number
- 469819209738
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn diff bushes x3 (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass79,808 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 79,808 miles
- Test number
- 179113776042
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to hoses slightly corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm to shock bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail79,808 miles (+6,197)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,808 miles
- Test number
- 900753328724
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to hoses slightly corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm to shock bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,611 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 73,611 miles
- Test number
- 263046076059
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to hose corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,611 miles (+8,180)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,611 miles
- Test number
- 103916493428
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes to hose corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,431 miles (+5,856)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 65,431 miles
- Test number
- 318581042754
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,575 miles (+6,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 59,575 miles
- Test number
- 914082507073
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass52,857 miles (+10,734)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 52,857 miles
- Test number
- 758630776896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,123 miles (+8,130)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 42,123 miles
- Test number
- 313483236160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
Pass33,993 miles (+5,192)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 33,993 miles
- Test number
- 233828441108
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass28,801 miles (+5,557)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 28,801 miles
- Test number
- 536243958193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 23,244 miles
- Test number
- 664422417374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF13 YLO
- Does LF13 YLO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF13 YLO is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF13 YLO?
- The MOT on LF13 YLO is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF13 YLO done?
- LF13 YLO was recorded at 87,265 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,766 miles a year.
- Has LF13 YLO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF13 YLO has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LF13 YLO 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 LF13 YLO find?
- LF13 YLO passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn diff bushes x3; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.
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