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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

X18 LAMMOT history

X18 LAM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 102,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,442 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 LAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
3 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 LAM was last recorded at 102,442 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 7,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,007 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,435 miles
Average per year
9,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,442 miles
  • 2024 – 95,007 miles
  • 2023 – 85,892 miles
  • 2022 – 72,334 miles
  • 2021 – 63,899 miles
  • 2020 – 50,487 miles
  • 2019 – 42,274 miles
  • 2018 – 34,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,442 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,442 miles
    Test number
    267312396582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,442 miles (+7,435)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,442 miles
    Test number
    827020725274
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass95,007 miles (+9,115)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    529263700723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,892 miles (+13,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,892 miles
    Test number
    303198971157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass72,334 miles (+8,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,334 miles
    Test number
    620474720259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass63,899 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,899 miles
    Test number
    637684941736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,893 miles (+13,406)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,893 miles
    Test number
    429266539668
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass50,487 miles (+8,213)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,487 miles
    Test number
    103700277704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,274 miles (+7,954)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    641715224039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,320 miles
    Test number
    879888600893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about X18 LAM

Does X18 LAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 LAM is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X18 LAM?
The MOT on X18 LAM is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 LAM done?
X18 LAM was recorded at 102,442 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 9,633 miles a year.
Has X18 LAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 LAM has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X18 LAM 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 X18 LAM find?
X18 LAM passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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