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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LP10 LODMOT history

LP10 LOD is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
123,390 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP10 LOD
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
20 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP10 LOD was last recorded at 123,390 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 5,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,509 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,881 miles
Average per year
5,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,390 miles
  • 2024 – 117,509 miles
  • 2023 – 109,094 miles
  • 2022 – 103,964 miles
  • 2021 – 97,197 miles
  • 2020 – 93,083 miles
  • 2019 – 89,397 miles
  • 2018 – 84,912 miles
  • 2017 – 78,476 miles
  • 2016 – 74,982 miles
  • 2015 – 69,651 miles
  • 2014 – 63,712 miles
  • 2013 – 54,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,390 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,390 miles (+5,881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    123,390 miles
    Test number
    852163306730
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass117,509 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,509 miles
    Test number
    947458542022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail117,507 miles (+8,413)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,507 miles
    Test number
    415848707303
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass109,094 miles (+5,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,094 miles
    Test number
    311994295834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  5. Pass103,964 miles (+6,767)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,964 miles
    Test number
    806484815666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,197 miles
    Test number
    118341342768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,197 miles (+4,114)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,197 miles
    Test number
    812139830474
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass93,083 miles (+3,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,083 miles
    Test number
    183467698150
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  9. Pass89,397 miles (+4,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    975801754176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass84,912 miles (+6,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    376858426823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass78,476 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,476 miles
    Test number
    835891562906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,982 miles
    Test number
    504283255118
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail74,982 miles (+5,331)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,982 miles
    Test number
    826659520258
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 55 17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass69,651 miles (+5,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,651 miles
    Test number
    243617254943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted and undea cover fitted
  15. Pass63,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,712 miles
    Test number
    419874824285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,712 miles (+9,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,712 miles
    Test number
    755133024228
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  17. Pass54,653 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,653 miles
    Test number
    319147603282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCut in o/s rear tyre sidewall

Questions about LP10 LOD

Does LP10 LOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP10 LOD is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP10 LOD?
The MOT on LP10 LOD is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP10 LOD done?
LP10 LOD was recorded at 123,390 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 5,483 miles a year.
Has LP10 LOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP10 LOD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LP10 LOD 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 LP10 LOD find?
LP10 LOD passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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