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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LS16 BUEMOT history

LS16 BUE is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 132,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LS16 BUE grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,413 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 BUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 BUE was last recorded at 132,413 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 4,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,215 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,198 miles
Average per year
8,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,413 miles
  • 2025 – 128,215 miles
  • 2024 – 118,279 miles
  • 2023 – 102,827 miles
  • 2022 – 86,872 miles
  • 2021 – 82,157 miles
  • 2020 – 78,884 miles
  • 2019 – 70,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,413 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,413 miles (+4,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,413 miles
    Test number
    530419968625
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass128,215 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,215 miles
    Test number
    216917689270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,212 miles (+9,933)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,212 miles
    Test number
    496493726114
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass118,279 miles (+15,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,279 miles
    Test number
    732418126031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  5. Pass102,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,827 miles
    Test number
    445574666733
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail102,825 miles (+15,953)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,825 miles
    Test number
    251849601282
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,872 miles (+4,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,872 miles
    Test number
    418386151890
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,157 miles (+3,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,157 miles
    Test number
    941514585970
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth side rear disc & pads slight worn
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass78,884 miles (+8,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,884 miles
    Test number
    497715899128
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass70,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,328 miles
    Test number
    926093389469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS16 BUE

Does LS16 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 BUE is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 BUE?
The MOT on LS16 BUE is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 BUE done?
LS16 BUE was recorded at 132,413 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 8,824 miles a year.
Has LS16 BUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 BUE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS16 BUE 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 LS16 BUE find?
LS16 BUE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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