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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LS65 HNMMOT history

LS65 HNM is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Nov 2015. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 269,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
269,546 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
26,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS65 HNM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
4 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS65 HNM was last recorded at 269,546 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 13,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
256,124 miles · 23 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,422 miles
Average per year
26,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 269,546 miles
  • 2024 – 249,101 miles
  • 2023 – 206,802 miles
  • 2022 – 171,631 miles
  • 2021 – 150,065 miles
  • 2020 – 128,186 miles
  • 2019 – 121,372 miles
  • 2018 – 90,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass269,546 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass269,546 miles (+13,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    269,546 miles
    Test number
    609419094543
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass256,124 miles (+7,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    256,124 miles
    Test number
    250901204296
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass249,101 miles (+21,573)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    249,101 miles
    Test number
    364124209654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass227,528 miles (+20,726)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    227,528 miles
    Test number
    469553194987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass206,802 miles (+21,664)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    206,802 miles
    Test number
    565214071717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass185,138 miles (+13,507)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    185,138 miles
    Test number
    795628214895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass171,631 miles (+9,343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    171,631 miles
    Test number
    617402953984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass162,288 miles (+12,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,288 miles
    Test number
    623993867520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass150,065 miles (+10,773)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,065 miles
    Test number
    141985848303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,292 miles (+11,106)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    139,292 miles
    Test number
    627185859830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,186 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,186 miles
    Test number
    210253054316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,372 miles
    Test number
    471052980215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,372 miles (+31,085)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,372 miles
    Test number
    651315846762
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded badly on inner faces
  14. Pass90,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,287 miles
    Test number
    365765021641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS65 HNM

Does LS65 HNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS65 HNM expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS65 HNM?
The MOT on LS65 HNM expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS65 HNM done?
LS65 HNM was recorded at 269,546 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 26,211 miles a year.
Has LS65 HNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS65 HNM has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LS65 HNM 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 LS65 HNM find?
LS65 HNM passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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