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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LM60 SJMMOT history

LM60 SJM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 100,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LM60 SJM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,389 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM60 SJM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM60 SJM was last recorded at 100,389 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,266 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
7,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,389 miles
  • 2025 – 92,016 miles
  • 2024 – 82,424 miles
  • 2023 – 72,457 miles
  • 2022 – 63,424 miles
  • 2021 – 52,481 miles
  • 2019 – 40,540 miles
  • 2018 – 35,165 miles
  • 2017 – 26,239 miles
  • 2016 – 22,127 miles
  • 2015 – 17,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,389 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has moisture in lensRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,389 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,389 miles
    Test number
    119353984236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has moisture in lens
  2. Fail100,266 miles (+8,250)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,266 miles
    Test number
    976492589928
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has moisture in lens
  3. Pass92,016 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,016 miles
    Test number
    972785913379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,996 miles (+9,572)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,996 miles
    Test number
    888334213556
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass82,424 miles (+56)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,424 miles
    Test number
    549038973538
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view
  6. Fail82,368 miles (+9,911)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,368 miles
    Test number
    657219642932
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view
  7. Pass72,457 miles (+9,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,457 miles
    Test number
    950750510169
    • AdvisoryEmissions trigger point not met
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view
  8. Pass63,424 miles (+10,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,424 miles
    Test number
    193784679631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass52,481 miles (+11,941)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,481 miles
    Test number
    229678108494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,540 miles (+5,375)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,540 miles
    Test number
    176636751026
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass35,165 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,165 miles
    Test number
    212887754273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail35,162 miles (+8,923)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    689625595821
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass26,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    26,239 miles
    Test number
    197239349711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,239 miles (+4,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,239 miles
    Test number
    778176254708
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40r1899yp7 (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass22,127 miles (+4,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,127 miles
    Test number
    110329931278
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass17,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,329 miles
    Test number
    435216275199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 LM60 SJM

Does LM60 SJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM60 SJM is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM60 SJM?
The MOT on LM60 SJM is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM60 SJM done?
LM60 SJM was recorded at 100,389 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,813 miles a year.
Has LM60 SJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM60 SJM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM60 SJM 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 SJM find?
LM60 SJM passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front headlight has moisture in lens.

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