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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LM60 HXLMOT history

LM60 HXL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 183,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
183,365 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM60 HXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM60 HXL was last recorded at 183,365 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 6,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,461 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,904 miles
Average per year
10,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,365 miles
  • 2025 – 176,461 miles
  • 2023 – 170,392 miles
  • 2022 – 161,090 miles
  • 2021 – 150,576 miles
  • 2020 – 142,595 miles
  • 2019 – 127,631 miles
  • 2018 – 117,769 miles
  • 2017 – 88,503 miles
  • 2015 – 87,269 miles
  • 2014 – 82,992 miles
  • 2013 – 59,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,365 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,365 miles (+6,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    183,365 miles
    Test number
    298443955135
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass176,461 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,461 miles
    Test number
    765440953696
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail176,459 miles (+6,067)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,459 miles
    Test number
    328544955090
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass170,392 miles (+9,302)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    170,392 miles
    Test number
    620060216045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass161,090 miles (+10,514)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,090 miles
    Test number
    836447844923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,576 miles (+7,981)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,576 miles
    Test number
    569718898816
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass142,595 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,595 miles
    Test number
    102101015517
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail142,559 miles (+14,928)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,559 miles
    Test number
    545507587729
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass127,631 miles (+9,862)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,631 miles
    Test number
    600375050299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,769 miles (+29,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,769 miles
    Test number
    940732913794
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
  11. Pass88,503 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,503 miles
    Test number
    100758717235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,269 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    744974011690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,895 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,895 miles
    Test number
    286718765462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,992 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    957012354343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,535 miles (+21,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,535 miles
    Test number
    585393994232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass59,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,438 miles
    Test number
    119575003346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM60 HXL

Does LM60 HXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM60 HXL is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM60 HXL?
The MOT on LM60 HXL is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM60 HXL done?
LM60 HXL was recorded at 183,365 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 10,149 miles a year.
Has LM60 HXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM60 HXL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM60 HXL 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 LM60 HXL find?
LM60 HXL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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