BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
LP65 VBMMOT history
LP65 VBM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 188,395 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 188,395 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 22,626 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP65 VBM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 12 Feb 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP65 VBM was last recorded at 188,395 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 31,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,505 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 31,890 miles
- Average per year
- 22,626 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,395 miles
- 2025 – 156,505 miles
- 2024 – 127,170 miles
- 2023 – 94,933 miles
- 2022 – 72,453 miles
- 2021 – 64,210 miles
- 2020 – 53,398 miles
- 2019 – 29,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,395 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
11 tests since 24 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 188,395 miles
- Test number
- 986424312506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,395 miles (+31,890)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,395 miles
- Test number
- 181681061536
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass156,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 156,505 miles
- Test number
- 242107476441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,505 miles (+29,335)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,505 miles
- Test number
- 939289781763
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,170 miles (+32,237)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 127,170 miles
- Test number
- 512590494458
- 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))
Pass94,933 miles (+22,480)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 94,933 miles
- Test number
- 846025748888
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,453 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 72,453 miles
- Test number
- 128836853835
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,453 miles (+8,243)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,453 miles
- Test number
- 169009529023
- Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,210 miles (+10,812)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 64,210 miles
- Test number
- 434046492440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass53,398 miles (+24,083)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 53,398 miles
- Test number
- 644599000278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 29,315 miles
- Test number
- 159962088864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP65 VBM
- Does LP65 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 VBM is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP65 VBM?
- The MOT on LP65 VBM is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP65 VBM done?
- LP65 VBM was recorded at 188,395 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 22,626 miles a year.
- Has LP65 VBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP65 VBM has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP65 VBM 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 VBM find?
- LP65 VBM passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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