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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LM65 BVFMOT history

LM65 BVF is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 54,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LM65 BVF black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
54,460 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM65 BVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM65 BVF was last recorded at 54,460 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 6,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,162 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,298 miles
Average per year
4,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,460 miles
  • 2024 – 48,162 miles
  • 2023 – 42,306 miles
  • 2022 – 39,383 miles
  • 2021 – 34,262 miles
  • 2020 – 29,229 miles
  • 2019 – 26,833 miles
  • 2018 – 23,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,460 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,460 miles (+6,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    54,460 miles
    Test number
    802747636162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,162 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,162 miles
    Test number
    302599672469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,306 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    42,306 miles
    Test number
    762416523295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,383 miles (+5,121)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,383 miles
    Test number
    688744923678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,262 miles
    Test number
    734401679670
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail34,262 miles (+5,033)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,262 miles
    Test number
    626831725473
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass29,229 miles (+2,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    29,229 miles
    Test number
    566386163604
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine cover fitted

  8. Pass26,833 miles (+3,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,833 miles
    Test number
    234855858420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass23,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    23,648 miles
    Test number
    612171252496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

Questions about LM65 BVF

Does LM65 BVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 BVF is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM65 BVF?
The MOT on LM65 BVF is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM65 BVF done?
LM65 BVF was recorded at 54,460 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,376 miles a year.
Has LM65 BVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM65 BVF has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM65 BVF 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 LM65 BVF find?
LM65 BVF passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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