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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LS16 VLRMOT history

LS16 VLR is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 145,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,816 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
19,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 VLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 VLR was last recorded at 145,816 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 19,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,959 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
19,857 miles
Average per year
19,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,816 miles
  • 2024 – 125,959 miles
  • 2023 – 106,295 miles
  • 2022 – 85,298 miles
  • 2021 – 69,759 miles
  • 2020 – 43,331 miles
  • 2019 – 24,349 miles
  • 2018 – 10,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,816 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,816 miles (+19,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,816 miles
    Test number
    608391412556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass125,959 miles (+9,864)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    125,959 miles
    Test number
    849376445127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cranked suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cranked suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass116,095 miles (+9,800)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,095 miles
    Test number
    691867379844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,295 miles (+12,874)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,295 miles
    Test number
    172959659780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,421 miles (+8,123)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,421 miles
    Test number
    155104295215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,298 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,298 miles
    Test number
    585329468697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,902 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,902 miles
    Test number
    217290391244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,705 miles (+13,946)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,705 miles
    Test number
    618048454936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,759 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,759 miles
    Test number
    733562738064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,700 miles (+13,738)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,700 miles
    Test number
    996969062453
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass55,962 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,962 miles
    Test number
    236033739329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,958 miles (+11,627)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,958 miles
    Test number
    481149025514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,331 miles (+7,092)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,331 miles
    Test number
    403951363491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,239 miles (+11,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,239 miles
    Test number
    242781287221
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test
  15. Pass24,349 miles (+13,709)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,349 miles
    Test number
    734838690121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,640 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    10,640 miles
    Test number
    551773094122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    10,618 miles
    Test number
    555967657205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS16 VLR

Does LS16 VLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 VLR is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS16 VLR?
The MOT on LS16 VLR is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 VLR done?
LS16 VLR was recorded at 145,816 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 19,350 miles a year.
Has LS16 VLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 VLR has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LS16 VLR 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 VLR find?
LS16 VLR passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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