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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LM13 FBLMOT history

LM13 FBL is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 May 2013. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 194,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2026
Mileage
194,666 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM13 FBL
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
8 May 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM13 FBL was last recorded at 194,666 miles on 11 Jan 2025, 30,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,697 miles · 20 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
30,969 miles
Average per year
16,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,666 miles
  • 2024 – 163,697 miles
  • 2023 – 160,147 miles
  • 2022 – 136,095 miles
  • 2021 – 119,328 miles
  • 2020 – 108,043 miles
  • 2019 – 92,832 miles
  • 2018 – 77,347 miles
  • 2017 – 62,776 miles
  • 2016 – 50,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,666 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,666 miles (+30,969)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    194,666 miles
    Test number
    109312975225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,697 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,697 miles
    Test number
    859850323720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,147 miles (+24,052)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,147 miles
    Test number
    958303468215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,095 miles
    Test number
    326719893897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,089 miles (+16,761)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,089 miles
    Test number
    961317158719
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass119,328 miles (+11,285)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,328 miles
    Test number
    962792205622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,043 miles (+15,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,043 miles
    Test number
    664031639639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass92,832 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,832 miles
    Test number
    706287262244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,766 miles (+15,419)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    162722557445
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass77,347 miles (+14,571)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    108165692932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,776 miles (+12,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,776 miles
    Test number
    218353569770
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  12. Pass50,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,339 miles
    Test number
    327965832373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM13 FBL

Does LM13 FBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM13 FBL expired on 19 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM13 FBL?
The MOT on LM13 FBL expired on 19 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM13 FBL done?
LM13 FBL was recorded at 194,666 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2025, an average of 16,804 miles a year.
Has LM13 FBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM13 FBL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LM13 FBL 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 LM13 FBL find?
LM13 FBL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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