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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LP13 BCZMOT history

LP13 BCZ is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Jul 2013. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.

LP13 BCZ blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2026
Mileage
147,119 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP13 BCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP13 BCZ was last recorded at 147,119 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 6,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,160 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,959 miles
Average per year
8,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,119 miles
  • 2024 – 140,160 miles
  • 2023 – 128,025 miles
  • 2022 – 121,724 miles
  • 2021 – 116,416 miles
  • 2020 – 113,039 miles
  • 2019 – 108,798 miles
  • 2018 – 100,309 miles
  • 2017 – 93,297 miles
  • 2016 – 67,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,119 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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 both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear differential bush has still but still serviceable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,119 miles (+6,959)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,119 miles
    Test number
    379803871332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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 both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass140,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    140,160 miles
    Test number
    935412233709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,160 miles (+12,135)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,160 miles
    Test number
    600563114093
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass128,025 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,025 miles
    Test number
    560027062602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,789 miles (+6,065)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,789 miles
    Test number
    707436390085
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass121,724 miles (+5,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,724 miles
    Test number
    571180119409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass116,416 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,416 miles
    Test number
    797522915124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,039 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,039 miles
    Test number
    301453782900
    • AdvisoryRear differential bush has still but still serviceable
  9. Fail113,028 miles (+4,230)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,028 miles
    Test number
    737213264610
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential bush has still but still serviceable
  10. Pass108,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,798 miles
    Test number
    115406821789
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail108,798 miles (+8,489)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,798 miles
    Test number
    887124816702
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass100,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,309 miles
    Test number
    116366683156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,309 miles (+7,012)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,309 miles
    Test number
    731857172632
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing one missing on every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass93,297 miles (+25,851)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,297 miles
    Test number
    130995077540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,446 miles
    Test number
    431688774107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP13 BCZ

Does LP13 BCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP13 BCZ expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP13 BCZ?
The MOT on LP13 BCZ expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP13 BCZ done?
LP13 BCZ was recorded at 147,119 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 8,910 miles a year.
Has LP13 BCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP13 BCZ has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LP13 BCZ 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 LP13 BCZ find?
LP13 BCZ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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