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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LS16 VRVMOT history

LS16 VRV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 148,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,092 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 VRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 VRV was last recorded at 148,092 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 11,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,021 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,071 miles
Average per year
12,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,092 miles
  • 2025 – 137,021 miles
  • 2024 – 114,615 miles
  • 2023 – 106,946 miles
  • 2022 – 106,815 miles
  • 2021 – 96,011 miles
  • 2020 – 78,825 miles
  • 2019 – 56,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,092 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,092 miles (+11,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,092 miles
    Test number
    692883437659
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass137,021 miles (+22,406)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,021 miles
    Test number
    547539659463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,615 miles (+7,669)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,615 miles
    Test number
    132435174983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,946 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,946 miles
    Test number
    375332066405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,815 miles (+10,804)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,815 miles
    Test number
    557871890565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,011 miles (+17,186)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,011 miles
    Test number
    818491912348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,825 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,825 miles
    Test number
    745579400511
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail78,813 miles (+22,359)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,813 miles
    Test number
    709105306700
    • DangerousNearside Rear wearing on inner edge
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass56,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,454 miles
    Test number
    491443500655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS16 VRV

Does LS16 VRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 VRV is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 VRV?
The MOT on LS16 VRV is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 VRV done?
LS16 VRV was recorded at 148,092 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 12,265 miles a year.
Has LS16 VRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 VRV has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LS16 VRV 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 VRV find?
LS16 VRV passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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