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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LO10 LWDMOT history

LO10 LWD is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 187,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
187,883 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 LWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 LWD was last recorded at 187,883 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 4,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,257 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,626 miles
Average per year
7,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,883 miles
  • 2025 – 183,257 miles
  • 2024 – 177,567 miles
  • 2023 – 172,343 miles
  • 2022 – 167,237 miles
  • 2021 – 160,453 miles
  • 2020 – 153,660 miles
  • 2019 – 145,833 miles
  • 2018 – 135,300 miles
  • 2017 – 129,119 miles
  • 2016 – 121,800 miles
  • 2015 – 113,018 miles
  • 2014 – 103,342 miles
  • 2013 – 85,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,883 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe has slight rub on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,883 miles (+4,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    187,883 miles
    Test number
    596617253307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe has slight rub on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass183,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    183,257 miles
    Test number
    159348162485
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail183,257 miles (+5,690)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,257 miles
    Test number
    228620287568
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass177,567 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    177,567 miles
    Test number
    298494807801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass172,343 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    172,343 miles
    Test number
    148162649690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail172,342 miles (+5,105)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,342 miles
    Test number
    445928941497
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass167,237 miles (+6,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    167,237 miles
    Test number
    983001195512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass160,453 miles (+6,793)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    160,453 miles
    Test number
    933133789660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass153,660 miles (+7,827)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    153,660 miles
    Test number
    756225937493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,833 miles (+10,533)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,833 miles
    Test number
    172464058379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,300 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,300 miles
    Test number
    804611591566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,119 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,119 miles
    Test number
    114193349706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,089 miles (+7,289)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,089 miles
    Test number
    340008723511
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn thin
  14. Pass121,800 miles (+8,782)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,800 miles
    Test number
    799356713899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,018 miles (+9,676)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,018 miles
    Test number
    218893675180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,342 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,342 miles
    Test number
    495621194120
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Fail103,342 miles (+18,256)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,342 miles
    Test number
    108301094189
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Pass85,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,086 miles
    Test number
    225441073411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO10 LWD

Does LO10 LWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 LWD is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO10 LWD?
The MOT on LO10 LWD is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO10 LWD done?
LO10 LWD was recorded at 187,883 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,876 miles a year.
Has LO10 LWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 LWD has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LO10 LWD 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 LO10 LWD find?
LO10 LWD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe has slight rub on chassis.

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