BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
LO13 TLVMOT history
LO13 TLV is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 202,270 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 202,270 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,293 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO13 TLV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 10 Jul 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO13 TLV was last recorded at 202,270 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 10,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 191,794 miles · 16 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,476 miles
- Average per year
- 11,293 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 202,270 miles
- 2025 – 191,794 miles
- 2024 – 180,958 miles
- 2023 – 160,612 miles
- 2022 – 158,054 miles
- 2020 – 144,320 miles
- 2019 – 130,748 miles
- 2018 – 120,877 miles
- 2017 – 104,870 miles
- 2016 – 92,815 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass202,270 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front backing plate catching
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Covers under body
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 4 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,270 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 202,270 miles
- Test number
- 401250888518
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail202,270 miles (+10,476)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,270 miles
- Test number
- 687323825156
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass191,794 miles (+10,836)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 191,794 miles
- Test number
- 756793832042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,958 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 180,958 miles
- Test number
- 343643612729
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front backing plate catching
- AdvisoryCovers under body
Fail180,955 miles (+20,343)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,955 miles
- Test number
- 202338441575
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front backing plate catching
- AdvisoryCovers under body
Pass160,612 miles (+2,558)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 160,612 miles
- Test number
- 420150190091
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass158,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 158,054 miles
- Test number
- 630382793276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,054 miles (+13,734)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,054 miles
- Test number
- 552406747590
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,320 miles (+13,572)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 144,320 miles
- Test number
- 324991089410
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components
Pass130,748 miles (+9,871)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 130,748 miles
- Test number
- 426133507830
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass120,877 miles (+16,007)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 120,877 miles
- Test number
- 958879578518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,870 miles (+12,055)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 104,870 miles
- Test number
- 383099072797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 92,815 miles
- Test number
- 564177066385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,815 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,815 miles
- Test number
- 600998244761
- Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Questions about LO13 TLV
- Does LO13 TLV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO13 TLV is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO13 TLV?
- The MOT on LO13 TLV is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO13 TLV done?
- LO13 TLV was recorded at 202,270 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 11,293 miles a year.
- Has LO13 TLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO13 TLV has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LO13 TLV 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 LO13 TLV find?
- LO13 TLV passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, and 4 more.
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