BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
LP16 VLBMOT history
LP16 VLB is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 69,514 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 69,514 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,249 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP16 VLB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 30 Jun 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP16 VLB was last recorded at 69,514 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 4,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,533 miles · 29 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,981 miles
- Average per year
- 7,249 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,514 miles
- 2025 – 64,533 miles
- 2024 – 46,361 miles
- 2023 – 36,645 miles
- 2022 – 34,476 miles
- 2021 – 30,011 miles
- 2020 – 24,011 miles
- 2019 – 20,173 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front brake pad wear sensor light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
9 tests since 6 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,514 miles (+4,981)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 69,514 miles
- Test number
- 110509675572
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,533 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 64,533 miles
- Test number
- 948921807233
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake pad wear sensor light on
Fail64,529 miles (+18,168)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,529 miles
- Test number
- 435918750622
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake pad wear sensor light on
Pass46,361 miles (+9,716)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 46,361 miles
- Test number
- 546112835821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,645 miles (+2,169)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 36,645 miles
- Test number
- 797124756664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,476 miles (+4,465)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 34,476 miles
- Test number
- 705709268255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,011 miles (+6,000)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 30,011 miles
- Test number
- 816295546817
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass24,011 miles (+3,838)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 24,011 miles
- Test number
- 600658902381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 20,173 miles
- Test number
- 868214104309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP16 VLB
- Does LP16 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 VLB is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP16 VLB?
- The MOT on LP16 VLB is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP16 VLB done?
- LP16 VLB was recorded at 69,514 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,249 miles a year.
- Has LP16 VLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP16 VLB has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP16 VLB 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 LP16 VLB find?
- LP16 VLB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm.
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