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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 GRFMOT history

LG13 GRF is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 121,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,615 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 GRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 GRF was last recorded at 121,615 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 12,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,876 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,739 miles
Average per year
9,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,615 miles
  • 2024 – 108,876 miles
  • 2023 – 94,534 miles
  • 2022 – 80,675 miles
  • 2021 – 70,799 miles
  • 2020 – 57,704 miles
  • 2019 – 49,466 miles
  • 2018 – 43,842 miles
  • 2017 – 36,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,615 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth diff output seals leaking oil

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,615 miles (+12,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,615 miles
    Test number
    119907201244
    • AdvisoryBoth diff output seals leaking oil
  2. Pass108,876 miles (+14,342)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,876 miles
    Test number
    150654195556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,534 miles (+13,859)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,534 miles
    Test number
    858929954016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    945043162543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail80,675 miles (+9,876)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    938630714784
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass70,799 miles (+13,095)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,799 miles
    Test number
    417880731933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,704 miles (+8,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,704 miles
    Test number
    294837987500
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass49,466 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,466 miles
    Test number
    967513458790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,462 miles (+5,620)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,462 miles
    Test number
    446286246462
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and low on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass43,842 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,842 miles
    Test number
    950692993828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail43,840 miles (+7,714)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,840 miles
    Test number
    482692440041
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass36,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,126 miles
    Test number
    212490423241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 GRF

Does LG13 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 GRF is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LG13 GRF?
The MOT on LG13 GRF is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 GRF done?
LG13 GRF was recorded at 121,615 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 9,878 miles a year.
Has LG13 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 GRF has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LG13 GRF 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 LG13 GRF find?
LG13 GRF passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: both diff output seals leaking oil.

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