BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
LM16 YVLMOT history
LM16 YVL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 248,007 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 248,007 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 18,863 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM16 YVL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 29 Apr 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM16 YVL was last recorded at 248,007 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 23,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 224,435 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 23,572 miles
- Average per year
- 18,863 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 248,007 miles
- 2025 – 224,435 miles
- 2024 – 195,409 miles
- 2023 – 171,716 miles
- 2022 – 150,987 miles
- 2021 – 138,546 miles
- 2020 – 132,121 miles
- 2019 – 107,795 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass248,007 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake backing plate loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
11 tests since 30 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass248,007 miles (+23,572)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 248,007 miles
- Test number
- 817269709614
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass224,435 miles (+29,026)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 224,435 miles
- Test number
- 522180226868
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass195,409 miles (+23,693)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 195,409 miles
- Test number
- 573826366828
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass171,716 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 171,716 miles
- Test number
- 182675425758
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail171,716 miles (+20,729)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,716 miles
- Test number
- 231573557156
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass150,987 miles (+12)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 150,987 miles
- Test number
- 835429938324
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake backing plate loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,975 miles (+12,429)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,975 miles
- Test number
- 643934798438
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake backing plate loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,546 miles (+6,425)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 138,546 miles
- Test number
- 803310328772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,121 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 132,121 miles
- Test number
- 987362478967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,054 miles (+24,259)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,054 miles
- Test number
- 182858959867
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Rim cracked (5.2.2 (a))
Pass107,795 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 107,795 miles
- Test number
- 452974032626
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Questions about LM16 YVL
- Does LM16 YVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 YVL is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM16 YVL?
- The MOT on LM16 YVL is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM16 YVL done?
- LM16 YVL was recorded at 248,007 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 18,863 miles a year.
- Has LM16 YVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM16 YVL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM16 YVL 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 LM16 YVL find?
- LM16 YVL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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