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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

N31 LAVMOT history

N31 LAV is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 69,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

N31 LAV white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
69,124 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N31 LAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N31 LAV was last recorded at 69,124 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,811 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,313 miles
Average per year
5,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,124 miles
  • 2024 – 66,811 miles
  • 2023 – 62,051 miles
  • 2022 – 59,203 miles
  • 2021 – 51,351 miles
  • 2020 – 42,187 miles
  • 2019 – 36,603 miles
  • 2018 – 26,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,124 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 4 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,124 miles (+2,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    69,124 miles
    Test number
    866666216786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass66,811 miles (+4,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,811 miles
    Test number
    431910952451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass62,051 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,051 miles
    Test number
    529377086045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,203 miles (+7,852)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,203 miles
    Test number
    384268604012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,351 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,351 miles
    Test number
    922245221515
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail51,322 miles (+9,135)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,322 miles
    Test number
    856652112390
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass42,187 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,187 miles
    Test number
    526264037841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,603 miles (+9,863)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,603 miles
    Test number
    131007744168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,740 miles
    Test number
    188034897365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N31 LAV

Does N31 LAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N31 LAV is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on N31 LAV?
The MOT on N31 LAV is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N31 LAV done?
N31 LAV was recorded at 69,124 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,902 miles a year.
Has N31 LAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N31 LAV has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on N31 LAV 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 N31 LAV find?
N31 LAV passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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