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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LU13 NATMOT history

LU13 NAT is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 156,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LU13 NAT silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,413 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU13 NAT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU13 NAT was last recorded at 156,413 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,365 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
9,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,413 miles
  • 2025 – 134,977 miles
  • 2024 – 130,339 miles
  • 2023 – 125,347 miles
  • 2022 – 120,430 miles
  • 2021 – 114,301 miles
  • 2020 – 109,743 miles
  • 2019 – 103,243 miles
  • 2018 – 94,231 miles
  • 2017 – 89,949 miles
  • 2016 – 65,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,413 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Nail edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Covers not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,413 miles (+48)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,413 miles
    Test number
    957096138543
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Nail edge

  2. Fail156,365 miles (+21,388)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,365 miles
    Test number
    543251372833
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Nail edge

  3. Pass134,977 miles (+4,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,977 miles
    Test number
    425624685394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,339 miles (+4,992)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,339 miles
    Test number
    560562953414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlamp

  5. Pass125,347 miles (+4,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,347 miles
    Test number
    111521260368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass120,430 miles (+6,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,430 miles
    Test number
    920967984057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,301 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,301 miles
    Test number
    430742514323
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Fail114,255 miles (+4,512)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,255 miles
    Test number
    532275328432
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass109,743 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    291845940813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,243 miles
    Test number
    551458878043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,243 miles (+9,012)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,243 miles
    Test number
    286293032647
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass94,231 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,231 miles
    Test number
    398913604966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,949 miles (+24,052)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,949 miles
    Test number
    121450396445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,897 miles
    Test number
    770158606235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU13 NAT

Does LU13 NAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU13 NAT is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU13 NAT?
The MOT on LU13 NAT is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU13 NAT done?
LU13 NAT was recorded at 156,413 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 9,695 miles a year.
Has LU13 NAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU13 NAT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LU13 NAT 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 NAT find?
LU13 NAT passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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