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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LL13 DUAMOT history

LL13 DUA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 210,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LL13 DUA grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
210,393 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
16,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL13 DUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL13 DUA was last recorded at 210,393 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 28,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,342 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
28,051 miles
Average per year
16,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,393 miles
  • 2024 – 182,342 miles
  • 2023 – 159,074 miles
  • 2022 – 143,512 miles
  • 2021 – 129,032 miles
  • 2020 – 111,482 miles
  • 2019 – 86,257 miles
  • 2018 – 77,012 miles
  • 2017 – 67,453 miles
  • 2016 – 52,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,393 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight damping effect reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,393 miles (+28,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    210,393 miles
    Test number
    832050041203
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass182,342 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    182,342 miles
    Test number
    391597519067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight damping effect reduced (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  3. Fail182,338 miles (+23,264)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,338 miles
    Test number
    539456470351
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight damping effect reduced (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  4. Pass159,074 miles (+15,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,074 miles
    Test number
    925822160942
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass143,512 miles (+14,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,512 miles
    Test number
    374795021668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass129,032 miles (+17,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,032 miles
    Test number
    586806376834
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides towards borderline (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass111,482 miles (+25,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,482 miles
    Test number
    394402201645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,257 miles (+9,245)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,257 miles
    Test number
    839208885555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,012 miles (+9,559)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,012 miles
    Test number
    269599851697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,453 miles (+15,041)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,453 miles
    Test number
    306437748224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,412 miles
    Test number
    570310625340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL13 DUA

Does LL13 DUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL13 DUA is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL13 DUA?
The MOT on LL13 DUA is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL13 DUA done?
LL13 DUA was recorded at 210,393 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 16,740 miles a year.
Has LL13 DUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL13 DUA has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LL13 DUA 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 LL13 DUA find?
LL13 DUA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front outer suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides; offside front suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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