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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T13 LAFMOT history

T13 LAF is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
138,216 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 LAF was last recorded at 138,216 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,147 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
11,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,216 miles
  • 2024 – 133,017 miles
  • 2023 – 121,429 miles
  • 2022 – 118,469 miles
  • 2021 – 105,218 miles
  • 2020 – 96,600 miles
  • 2019 – 82,297 miles
  • 2018 – 61,783 miles
  • 2017 – 45,103 miles
  • 2015 – 29,487 miles
  • 2014 – 14,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,216 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,216 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,216 miles
    Test number
    699414842230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,147 miles (+54)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,147 miles
    Test number
    115217950027
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And Tyre Worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,093 miles (+5,076)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,093 miles
    Test number
    864389884181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,017 miles (+11,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    133,017 miles
    Test number
    398906140273
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  5. Pass121,429 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,429 miles
    Test number
    311825286165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail121,417 miles (+2,948)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,417 miles
    Test number
    534164600537
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass118,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,469 miles
    Test number
    413627469493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,469 miles (+13,251)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,469 miles
    Test number
    605492679686
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass105,218 miles (+8,618)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,218 miles
    Test number
    408526354405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,600 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,600 miles
    Test number
    489056185578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,887 miles
    Test number
    213787300843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,887 miles (+12,590)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,887 miles
    Test number
    154280785051
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass82,297 miles (+20,514)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    910225742163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,783 miles (+16,680)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,783 miles
    Test number
    876040414101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,103 miles (+15,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,103 miles
    Test number
    945610654699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass29,487 miles (+244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,487 miles
    Test number
    255848560227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

  17. Fail29,243 miles (+14,548)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,243 miles
    Test number
    662444139335
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

  18. Pass14,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,695 miles
    Test number
    898081704339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 LAF

Does T13 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T13 LAF expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T13 LAF?
The MOT on T13 LAF expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T13 LAF done?
T13 LAF was recorded at 138,216 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 11,486 miles a year.
Has T13 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 LAF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T13 LAF 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 T13 LAF find?
T13 LAF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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