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BMW 518

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LM63 GVCMOT history

LM63 GVC is a black diesel BMW 518 first used on 19 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 154,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,689 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 GVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
518
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 GVC was last recorded at 154,689 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 6,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,261 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,428 miles
Average per year
8,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,689 miles
  • 2025 – 148,261 miles
  • 2024 – 140,921 miles
  • 2023 – 128,211 miles
  • 2022 – 115,960 miles
  • 2021 – 105,012 miles
  • 2020 – 101,270 miles
  • 2019 – 97,997 miles
  • 2017 – 90,457 miles
  • 2016 – 74,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,689 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s both sides water (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nsf brake wear wiring damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,689 miles (+6,428)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,689 miles
    Test number
    190674774915
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s both sides water (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass148,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,261 miles
    Test number
    670786841102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail148,261 miles (+7,340)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,261 miles
    Test number
    912621060342
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass140,921 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,921 miles
    Test number
    217292019155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNsf brake wear wiring damaged
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre wearing on outer edge
  5. Fail140,918 miles (+12,707)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,918 miles
    Test number
    916923712840
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNsf brake wear wiring damaged
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre wearing on outer edge
  6. Pass128,211 miles (+12,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,211 miles
    Test number
    589650332218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass115,960 miles (+10,948)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,960 miles
    Test number
    928423006208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,012 miles (+3,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,012 miles
    Test number
    537465223973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass101,270 miles (+3,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,270 miles
    Test number
    374757277278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass97,997 miles (+7,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    482045011342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass90,457 miles (+15,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,457 miles
    Test number
    878316202982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryClutch slipping severe
  12. Pass74,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,744 miles
    Test number
    291892617333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM63 GVC

Does LM63 GVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 GVC is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 GVC?
The MOT on LM63 GVC is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 GVC done?
LM63 GVC was recorded at 154,689 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 8,756 miles a year.
Has LM63 GVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 GVC has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM63 GVC 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 LM63 GVC find?
LM63 GVC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s both sides water; nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s both sides, and 3 more.

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