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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LU63 PERMOT history

LU63 PER is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 142,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LU63 PER white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,018 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU63 PER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU63 PER was last recorded at 142,018 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 9,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,657 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,361 miles
Average per year
11,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,018 miles
  • 2025 – 132,657 miles
  • 2024 – 123,604 miles
  • 2023 – 111,719 miles
  • 2022 – 101,274 miles
  • 2021 – 88,274 miles
  • 2020 – 81,066 miles
  • 2019 – 68,370 miles
  • 2018 – 52,785 miles
  • 2016 – 30,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,018 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside angel light inop so no day time running light but side light on above with ign off

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condesation / Water inside light unit

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,018 miles (+9,361)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,018 miles
    Test number
    504790441563
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside angel light inop so no day time running light but side light on above with ign off
  2. Pass132,657 miles (+104)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    132,657 miles
    Test number
    228463185188
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condesation / Water inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail132,553 miles (+8,949)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,553 miles
    Test number
    810241787000
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Mechanism broken due to damage to bumper area (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condesation / Water inside light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass123,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,604 miles
    Test number
    946500700533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail123,604 miles (+11,885)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,604 miles
    Test number
    316375495360
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass111,719 miles (+10,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,719 miles
    Test number
    185367758118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass101,274 miles (+13,000)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,274 miles
    Test number
    537268754016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,274 miles (+7,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    277843805147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass81,066 miles (+12,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,066 miles
    Test number
    925223728208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass68,370 miles (+15,585)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    265946442211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,785 miles (+22,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,785 miles
    Test number
    487206819519
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn bald on inner edge
  12. Pass30,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,283 miles
    Test number
    704037709577
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LU63 PER

Does LU63 PER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU63 PER is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU63 PER?
The MOT on LU63 PER is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU63 PER done?
LU63 PER was recorded at 142,018 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 11,438 miles a year.
Has LU63 PER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU63 PER has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LU63 PER 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 LU63 PER find?
LU63 PER passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlamp; offside angel light inop so no day time running light but side light on above with ign off.

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