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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LS65 UMLMOT history

LS65 UML is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,553 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS65 UML
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
28 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS65 UML was last recorded at 68,553 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 6,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,338 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,215 miles
Average per year
5,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,553 miles
  • 2025 – 62,338 miles
  • 2024 – 55,535 miles
  • 2023 – 48,755 miles
  • 2022 – 40,617 miles
  • 2021 – 35,004 miles
  • 2020 – 29,947 miles
  • 2019 – 26,685 miles
  • 2018 – 21,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,553 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,553 miles (+6,215)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    308557807540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,338 miles (+6,803)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,338 miles
    Test number
    553232385756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,535 miles (+6,780)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,535 miles
    Test number
    967860452205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,755 miles (+8,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    48,755 miles
    Test number
    554924457852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass40,617 miles (+5,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,617 miles
    Test number
    783144738588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass35,004 miles (+5,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,004 miles
    Test number
    180514800553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass29,947 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,947 miles
    Test number
    566425836951
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail29,806 miles (+3,121)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,806 miles
    Test number
    148246336591
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass26,685 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,685 miles
    Test number
    906865078001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail26,630 miles (+4,642)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,630 miles
    Test number
    413960567944
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass21,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    21,988 miles
    Test number
    945360266946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS65 UML

Does LS65 UML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS65 UML is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS65 UML?
The MOT on LS65 UML is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS65 UML done?
LS65 UML was recorded at 68,553 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 5,865 miles a year.
Has LS65 UML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS65 UML has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LS65 UML 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 UML find?
LS65 UML passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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