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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LS13 XAJMOT history

LS13 XAJ is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 125,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LS13 XAJ white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
125,264 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 XAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 XAJ was last recorded at 125,264 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 6,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,062 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,202 miles
Average per year
9,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,264 miles
  • 2025 – 119,062 miles
  • 2024 – 105,784 miles
  • 2023 – 95,252 miles
  • 2022 – 83,997 miles
  • 2021 – 62,242 miles
  • 2019 – 37,931 miles
  • 2017 – 37,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,264 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,264 miles (+6,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,264 miles
    Test number
    206865888690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass119,062 miles (+13,278)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,062 miles
    Test number
    322574393017
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass105,784 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,784 miles
    Test number
    547103821399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,588 miles (+10,336)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,588 miles
    Test number
    724387307210
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,252 miles (+11,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,252 miles
    Test number
    280483506901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass83,997 miles (+21,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,997 miles
    Test number
    553653251609
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a small chip

  7. Pass62,242 miles (+24,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    334443693003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass37,931 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,931 miles
    Test number
    558611594677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,526 miles
    Test number
    169499171470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS13 XAJ

Does LS13 XAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 XAJ is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 XAJ?
The MOT on LS13 XAJ is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 XAJ done?
LS13 XAJ was recorded at 125,264 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 9,699 miles a year.
Has LS13 XAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 XAJ has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS13 XAJ 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 LS13 XAJ find?
LS13 XAJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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