
BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
LP65 HKEMOT history
LP65 HKE is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 292,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 292,459 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 31,746 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP65 HKE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 24 Dec 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP65 HKE was last recorded at 292,459 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 291,994 miles · 16 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 465 miles
- Average per year
- 31,746 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 292,459 miles
- 2025 – 280,770 miles
- 2024 – 241,216 miles
- 2023 – 204,479 miles
- 2022 – 167,308 miles
- 2021 – 131,027 miles
- 2020 – 93,309 miles
- 2019 – 66,130 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 5 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass292,459 miles (+465)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 292,459 miles
- Test number
- 263413191309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail291,994 miles (+11,224)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 291,994 miles
- Test number
- 332708059340
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass280,770 miles (+47)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 280,770 miles
- Test number
- 864034084388
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail280,723 miles (+39,507)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 280,723 miles
- Test number
- 145428067720
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass241,216 miles (+36,737)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 241,216 miles
- Test number
- 943559492820
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass204,479 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 204,479 miles
- Test number
- 691068817051
- MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet does not hold at open position
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front Daytime running lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail204,479 miles (+37,171)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,479 miles
- Test number
- 615711414879
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet does not hold at open position
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front Daytime running lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,308 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 167,308 miles
- Test number
- 384709153941
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront bonnet does not hold at open position
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail167,308 miles (+36,281)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,308 miles
- Test number
- 804731518436
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront bonnet does not hold at open position
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,027 miles (+37,718)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 131,027 miles
- Test number
- 155317539704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,309 miles (+27,179)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 93,309 miles
- Test number
- 382062552689
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak on undertray
Pass66,130 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 66,130 miles
- Test number
- 228988386794
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to detect
Questions about LP65 HKE
- Does LP65 HKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 HKE is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP65 HKE?
- The MOT on LP65 HKE is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP65 HKE done?
- LP65 HKE was recorded at 292,459 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 31,746 miles a year.
- Has LP65 HKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP65 HKE has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP65 HKE 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 LP65 HKE find?
- LP65 HKE passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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