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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LM66 WAEMOT history

LM66 WAE is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 185,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LM66 WAE grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
185,508 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM66 WAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM66 WAE was last recorded at 185,508 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,368 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
16,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,508 miles
  • 2025 – 145,143 miles
  • 2024 – 132,317 miles
  • 2023 – 119,295 miles
  • 2022 – 106,777 miles
  • 2021 – 91,343 miles
  • 2020 – 81,679 miles
  • 2019 – 73,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,508 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,508 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    185,508 miles
    Test number
    376314372457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail185,368 miles (+17,906)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,368 miles
    Test number
    109565915779
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.14 (8.2.2.2 (a))

  3. Pass167,462 miles (+22,319)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,462 miles
    Test number
    686123282316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,143 miles (+12,826)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,143 miles
    Test number
    261474516635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,317 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,317 miles
    Test number
    369954808260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail132,317 miles (+13,022)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,317 miles
    Test number
    862588783773
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,295 miles (+12,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,295 miles
    Test number
    284411829009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering inner tie rod has play

  8. Pass106,777 miles (+15,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,777 miles
    Test number
    533393909790
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass91,343 miles (+9,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,343 miles
    Test number
    977321702457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass81,679 miles (+8,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,679 miles
    Test number
    997662978322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,223 miles
    Test number
    229187487356
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre starting to wear low

Questions about LM66 WAE

Does LM66 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM66 WAE is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM66 WAE?
The MOT on LM66 WAE is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM66 WAE done?
LM66 WAE was recorded at 185,508 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 16,134 miles a year.
Has LM66 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM66 WAE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM66 WAE 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 LM66 WAE find?
LM66 WAE passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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