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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LR15 DXBMOT history

LR15 DXB is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 157,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LR15 DXB silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,296 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR15 DXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR15 DXB was last recorded at 157,296 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 14,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,494 miles · 26 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,802 miles
Average per year
9,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,296 miles
  • 2025 – 142,494 miles
  • 2024 – 126,025 miles
  • 2023 – 117,751 miles
  • 2022 – 113,464 miles
  • 2020 – 102,513 miles
  • 2019 – 83,484 miles
  • 2018 – 73,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,296 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 26 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,296 miles (+14,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,296 miles
    Test number
    936959879209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass142,494 miles (+16,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,494 miles
    Test number
    355399239169
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass126,025 miles (+8,274)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,025 miles
    Test number
    161913281833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,751 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,751 miles
    Test number
    151134657467
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail117,751 miles (+6)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,751 miles
    Test number
    176872584466
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail117,745 miles (+4,281)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,745 miles
    Test number
    813585298533
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55ZRF17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55ZRF17 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre PUNCTURED
  7. Pass113,464 miles (+10,951)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,464 miles
    Test number
    768626180509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,513 miles (+19,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,513 miles
    Test number
    833444756420
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryRear no emissions detected,advise
  9. Pass83,484 miles (+9,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    604150841179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass73,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,658 miles
    Test number
    550991439739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR15 DXB

Does LR15 DXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR15 DXB is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR15 DXB?
The MOT on LR15 DXB is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR15 DXB done?
LR15 DXB was recorded at 157,296 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 9,964 miles a year.
Has LR15 DXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR15 DXB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LR15 DXB 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 LR15 DXB find?
LR15 DXB passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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