BMW 520
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
N5 LWRMOT history
N5 LWR is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,874 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 138,874 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,557 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 LWR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 15 Nov 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 LWR was last recorded at 138,874 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,674 miles · 10 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 200 miles
- Average per year
- 7,557 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,874 miles
- 2025 – 132,724 miles
- 2024 – 121,670 miles
- 2023 – 113,311 miles
- 2022 – 96,735 miles
- 2021 – 89,166 miles
- 2020 – 79,974 miles
- 2019 – 75,049 miles
- 2018 – 70,885 miles
- 2016 – 65,872 miles
- 2015 – 61,818 miles
- 2014 – 54,662 miles
- 2013 – 44,838 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,874 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,874 miles (+200)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 138,874 miles
- Test number
- 708178980428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,674 miles (+5,950)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,674 miles
- Test number
- 460968194324
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 132,724 miles
- Test number
- 711267840693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,724 miles (+277)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,724 miles
- Test number
- 344202505625
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fail132,447 miles (+10,777)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,447 miles
- Test number
- 767227199422
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass121,670 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 121,670 miles
- Test number
- 643260546938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryT/p/m light on
Fail121,670 miles (+8,359)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,670 miles
- Test number
- 814317270401
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryT/p/m light on
Pass113,311 miles (+303)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 113,311 miles
- Test number
- 415855244381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,008 miles (+16,273)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,008 miles
- Test number
- 819829949984
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass96,735 miles (+31)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 96,735 miles
- Test number
- 879222326898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,704 miles (+7,538)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,704 miles
- Test number
- 209354588677
- MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,166 miles (+9,192)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 89,166 miles
- Test number
- 526597154831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,974 miles (+4,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 79,974 miles
- Test number
- 371505736946
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,049 miles (+4,164)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 75,049 miles
- Test number
- 320516602779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,885 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 70,885 miles
- Test number
- 975455388198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail70,885 miles (+5,013)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,885 miles
- Test number
- 502911987837
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,872 miles (+4,054)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 65,872 miles
- Test number
- 288429069615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,818 miles (+7,156)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 61,818 miles
- Test number
- 616081926351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,662 miles (+9,824)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 54,662 miles
- Test number
- 346420584239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 44,838 miles
- Test number
- 338565793209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,838 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,838 miles
- Test number
- 479064093275
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteO/s headlamp leving not working but right aim
Questions about N5 LWR
- Does N5 LWR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LWR is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N5 LWR?
- The MOT on N5 LWR is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 LWR done?
- N5 LWR was recorded at 138,874 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 7,557 miles a year.
- Has N5 LWR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 LWR has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on N5 LWR 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 N5 LWR find?
- N5 LWR passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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