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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LP15 ZWYMOT history

LP15 ZWY is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Oct 2015. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 174,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LP15 ZWY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2025
Mileage
174,323 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP15 ZWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP15 ZWY was last recorded at 174,323 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 14,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,945 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
14,378 miles
Average per year
13,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,323 miles
  • 2024 – 159,945 miles
  • 2023 – 149,763 miles
  • 2022 – 132,043 miles
  • 2021 – 114,961 miles
  • 2020 – 102,536 miles
  • 2019 – 80,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,323 miles
  • DangerousFront Road wheel more than one fixing missing 4 miss (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc back plate missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 5 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail174,323 miles (+14,378)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,323 miles
    Test number
    740601823294
    • DangerousFront Road wheel more than one fixing missing 4 miss (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass159,945 miles (+10,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    159,945 miles
    Test number
    616601300070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc back plate missing
  3. Pass149,763 miles (+17,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    149,763 miles
    Test number
    824127430162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (left and right) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc back plate missing
  4. Pass132,043 miles (+17,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,043 miles
    Test number
    917570214994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass114,961 miles (+12,425)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,961 miles
    Test number
    623051443457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,536 miles (+21,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,536 miles
    Test number
    700823091721
    • 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))
  7. Pass80,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,788 miles
    Test number
    563335889994
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads low

Questions about LP15 ZWY

Does LP15 ZWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP15 ZWY expired on 8 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP15 ZWY?
The MOT on LP15 ZWY expired on 8 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP15 ZWY done?
LP15 ZWY was recorded at 174,323 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 13,693 miles a year.
Has LP15 ZWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP15 ZWY has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LP15 ZWY 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 LP15 ZWY find?
LP15 ZWY failed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 2 advisories: front road wheel more than one fixing missing 4 miss; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; front registration plate missing, and 2 more.

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