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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.

LF13 YSM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass92,810 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass92,810 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,810 miles
    Test number
    951808405518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass48,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,115 miles
    Test number
    149943629777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass35,467 miles (+6,506)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,467 miles
    Test number
    951225193144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,961 miles (+8,892)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,961 miles
    Test number
    201424383296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,069 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,069 miles
    Test number
    336139670710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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