
BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
LF13 YSMMOT history
LF13 YSM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Jul 2013. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 92,810 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 92,810 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,987 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF13 YSM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 5 Jul 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF13 YSM was last recorded at 92,810 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 4,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 88,553 miles · 14 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,257 miles
- Average per year
- 7,987 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 92,810 miles
- 2024 – 88,553 miles
- 2023 – 84,841 miles
- 2022 – 77,987 miles
- 2021 – 60,327 miles
- 2020 – 48,115 miles
- 2019 – 43,058 miles
- 2018 – 35,467 miles
- 2017 – 28,961 miles
- 2016 – 20,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both o/s + n/s
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner + outer faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 2 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,810 miles (+4,257)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 92,810 miles
- Test number
- 951808405518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,553 miles (+3,712)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 88,553 miles
- Test number
- 631766280667
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,841 miles (+6,854)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 84,841 miles
- Test number
- 376432905504
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,987 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 77,987 miles
- Test number
- 535463659642
- MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative Both o/s + n/s (4.1.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner + outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail77,987 miles (+17,660)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,987 miles
- Test number
- 465344400958
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both o/s + n/s (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative Both o/s + n/s (4.1.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner + outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass60,327 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 60,327 miles
- Test number
- 313187596434
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail60,327 miles (+12,212)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,327 miles
- Test number
- 259860131540
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass48,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 48,115 miles
- Test number
- 149943629777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,115 miles (+5,057)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,115 miles
- Test number
- 155355200352
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass43,058 miles (+7,591)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 43,058 miles
- Test number
- 981417369192
- AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass35,467 miles (+6,506)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 35,467 miles
- Test number
- 951225193144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,961 miles (+8,892)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 28,961 miles
- Test number
- 201424383296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,069 miles (+229)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 20,069 miles
- Test number
- 336139670710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,840 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,840 miles
- Test number
- 883707719965
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Questions about LF13 YSM
- Does LF13 YSM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF13 YSM expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF13 YSM?
- The MOT on LF13 YSM expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF13 YSM done?
- LF13 YSM was recorded at 92,810 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 7,987 miles a year.
- Has LF13 YSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF13 YSM has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LF13 YSM 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 YSM find?
- LF13 YSM passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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