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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LP13 VRUMOT history

LP13 VRU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,497 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP13 VRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP13 VRU was last recorded at 129,497 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 12,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,769 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,728 miles
Average per year
10,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,497 miles
  • 2025 – 116,769 miles
  • 2024 – 105,273 miles
  • 2023 – 92,946 miles
  • 2022 – 85,135 miles
  • 2021 – 80,433 miles
  • 2020 – 73,648 miles
  • 2019 – 60,402 miles
  • 2018 – 46,206 miles
  • 2017 – 35,307 miles
  • 2016 – 26,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,497 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,497 miles (+12,728)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,497 miles
    Test number
    463553859462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,769 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,769 miles
    Test number
    259602632083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,767 miles (+11,494)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,767 miles
    Test number
    221849863342
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225.55.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass105,273 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,273 miles
    Test number
    110594343857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail105,271 miles1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,271 miles
    Test number
    701100762699
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  6. Fail105,271 miles (+12,325)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,271 miles
    Test number
    527777295539
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
  7. Pass92,946 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,946 miles
    Test number
    430517544586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,135 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,135 miles
    Test number
    474073459964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,433 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,433 miles
    Test number
    256023818814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,648 miles (+13,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    73,648 miles
    Test number
    425144967402
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass60,402 miles (+14,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,402 miles
    Test number
    901773021422
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi loose but exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass46,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,206 miles
    Test number
    315113932440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,206 miles (+10,899)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,206 miles
    Test number
    130776740858
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass35,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,307 miles
    Test number
    520195354020
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor/smear
  15. Fail35,289 miles (+8,699)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,289 miles
    Test number
    999034706221
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor/smear
  16. Pass26,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,590 miles
    Test number
    291673125505
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

Questions about LP13 VRU

Does LP13 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP13 VRU is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP13 VRU?
The MOT on LP13 VRU is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP13 VRU done?
LP13 VRU was recorded at 129,497 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 10,718 miles a year.
Has LP13 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP13 VRU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP13 VRU 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 VRU find?
LP13 VRU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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