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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 AXCMOT history

LG13 AXC is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,628 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 AXC
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
22 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 AXC was last recorded at 78,628 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2026: 78,623 miles, lower than 126,213 miles on 26 Feb 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,623 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
7,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,628 miles
  • 2025 – 74,826 miles
  • 2024 – 70,725 miles
  • 2023 – 66,048 miles
  • 2022 – 53,977 miles
  • 2021 – 28,730 miles
  • 2020 – 24,771 miles
  • 2019 – 18,867 miles
  • 2018 – 15,436 miles
  • 2017 – 12,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,628 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,628 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,628 miles
    Test number
    529552036399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail78,623 miles (-47,590)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,623 miles
    Test number
    341448979106
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail126,213 miles (+51,387)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,213 miles
    Test number
    409821149918
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge two cuts 225/55/17 97W Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge 225/55/17 97W Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread and inner edge 225/55/17 97W Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and both rear, end of pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass74,826 miles (+4,101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,826 miles
    Test number
    554563660693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on alloy (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass70,725 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    220079148519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,048 miles (+12,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,048 miles
    Test number
    614901825664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,977 miles (+25,247)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,977 miles
    Test number
    466462462646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,730 miles (+3,959)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    275689839168
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass24,771 miles (+5,904)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    24,771 miles
    Test number
    762664932263
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
  10. Pass18,867 miles (+3,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    18,867 miles
    Test number
    443974574623
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Middle (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass15,436 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    15,436 miles
    Test number
    615698871834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    12,594 miles
    Test number
    119198135352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 AXC

Does LG13 AXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 AXC is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 AXC?
The MOT on LG13 AXC is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 AXC done?
LG13 AXC was recorded at 78,628 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,278 miles a year.
Has LG13 AXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 AXC has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 AXC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 AXC find?
LG13 AXC passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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