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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LU13 DUDMOT history

LU13 DUD is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 142,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
142,059 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU13 DUD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU13 DUD was last recorded at 142,059 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,884 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,175 miles
Average per year
10,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,059 miles
  • 2025 – 137,884 miles
  • 2024 – 128,854 miles
  • 2023 – 122,648 miles
  • 2022 – 115,381 miles
  • 2021 – 105,525 miles
  • 2020 – 92,292 miles
  • 2019 – 71,992 miles
  • 2018 – 57,683 miles
  • 2017 – 46,455 miles
  • 2016 – 34,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,059 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,059 miles (+4,175)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    142,059 miles
    Test number
    350615865834
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,884 miles
    Test number
    967130059510
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail137,884 miles (+9,030)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,884 miles
    Test number
    631924918375
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,854 miles (+6,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,854 miles
    Test number
    796396536123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass122,648 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,648 miles
    Test number
    996479676285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,381 miles (+9,856)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,381 miles
    Test number
    916605903339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,525 miles (+13,233)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,525 miles
    Test number
    784273722006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,292 miles (+20,300)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,292 miles
    Test number
    695306198719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,992 miles (+14,309)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,992 miles
    Test number
    530286490227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,683 miles
    Test number
    124294972361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail57,683 miles (+11,228)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,683 miles
    Test number
    337406407631
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass46,455 miles (+12,357)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,455 miles
    Test number
    383678160066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,098 miles
    Test number
    675286808408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,098 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,098 miles
    Test number
    401533499994
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LU13 DUD

Does LU13 DUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU13 DUD is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU13 DUD?
The MOT on LU13 DUD is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU13 DUD done?
LU13 DUD was recorded at 142,059 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 10,614 miles a year.
Has LU13 DUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU13 DUD has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LU13 DUD 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 LU13 DUD find?
LU13 DUD passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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