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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

LS14 PDVMOT history

LS14 PDV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Apr 2014. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 208,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

LS14 PDV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
208,463 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS14 PDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS14 PDV was last recorded at 208,463 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 12,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,886 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
12,577 miles
Average per year
10,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 208,463 miles
  • 2024 – 195,886 miles
  • 2023 – 191,732 miles
  • 2022 – 190,630 miles
  • 2021 – 183,087 miles
  • 2020 – 158,002 miles
  • 2017 – 153,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,463 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,463 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    208,463 miles
    Test number
    860478566622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail208,463 miles (+12,577)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,463 miles
    Test number
    472232959434
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass195,886 miles (+4,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    195,886 miles
    Test number
    738995358850
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass191,732 miles (+1,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    191,732 miles
    Test number
    158714188151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass190,630 miles (+7,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    190,630 miles
    Test number
    452178536908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass183,087 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    183,087 miles
    Test number
    372466116310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail183,069 miles (+25,067)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,069 miles
    Test number
    353915420697
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass158,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,002 miles
    Test number
    549057861793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,002 miles (+4,342)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,002 miles
    Test number
    318041693027
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass153,660 miles (+27,916)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    153,660 miles
    Test number
    349005031137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,744 miles
    Test number
    849785966938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS14 PDV

Does LS14 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS14 PDV expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS14 PDV?
The MOT on LS14 PDV expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS14 PDV done?
LS14 PDV was recorded at 208,463 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 10,426 miles a year.
Has LS14 PDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS14 PDV has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS14 PDV 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 LS14 PDV find?
LS14 PDV passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm 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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