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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 LBVMOT history

LG13 LBV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 201,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2023
Mileage
201,451 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
20,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 LBV
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
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 LBV was last recorded at 201,451 miles on 10 Sept 2022, 9,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2021: 19,172 miles, lower than 185,422 miles on 9 Sept 2020.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,727 miles · 19 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
9,724 miles
Average per year
20,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,451 miles
  • 2021 – 191,727 miles
  • 2020 – 185,422 miles
  • 2019 – 177,772 miles
  • 2018 – 172,116 miles
  • 2017 – 148,615 miles
  • 2016 – 105,813 miles
  • 2015 – 67,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,451 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,451 miles (+9,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    201,451 miles
    Test number
    986388102708
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    191,727 miles
    Test number
    297774030872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail19,172 miles (-166,250)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,172 miles
    Test number
    375083404990
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass185,422 miles (+140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    185,422 miles
    Test number
    268883466708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail185,282 miles (+7,510)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,282 miles
    Test number
    634767025664
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    177,772 miles
    Test number
    949974604484
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail177,772 miles (+5,656)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,772 miles
    Test number
    373227237077
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    172,116 miles
    Test number
    156145835572
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

  9. Fail172,116 miles (+4,619)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,116 miles
    Test number
    859217906450
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

  10. Pass167,497 miles (+18,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    167,497 miles
    Test number
    543271058126
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass148,615 miles (+22,195)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    148,615 miles
    Test number
    741830252840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,420 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,420 miles
    Test number
    870995725446
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail126,420 miles (+2,685)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,420 miles
    Test number
    251299900450
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass123,735 miles (+17,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,735 miles
    Test number
    357195161659
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers could be better

  15. Pass105,813 miles (+21,453)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,813 miles
    Test number
    804282757005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,360 miles
    Test number
    185272113165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,360 miles (+16,380)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,360 miles
    Test number
    914195115561
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass67,980 miles (+23,975)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    369381747019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,005 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,005 miles
    Test number
    199531365073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LG13 LBV

Does LG13 LBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG13 LBV expired on 10 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG13 LBV?
The MOT on LG13 LBV expired on 10 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG13 LBV done?
LG13 LBV was recorded at 201,451 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2022, an average of 20,919 miles a year.
Has LG13 LBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 LBV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LG13 LBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 LBV find?
LG13 LBV passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin all sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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