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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L111 JELMOT history

L111 JEL is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

L111 JEL grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,067 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 JEL was last recorded at 87,067 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2020: 35,293 miles, lower than 603,351 miles on 25 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,902 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
7,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,067 miles
  • 2025 – 79,845 miles
  • 2024 – 73,515 miles
  • 2023 – 64,758 miles
  • 2022 – 53,161 miles
  • 2021 – 40,100 miles
  • 2020 – 35,293 miles
  • 2019 – 27,646 miles
  • 2018 – 21,110 miles
  • 2017 – 15,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,067 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake warning wire broken nearside frontRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,067 miles (+165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,067 miles
    Test number
    170567950822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning wire broken nearside front

  2. Fail86,902 miles (+7,057)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,902 miles
    Test number
    807462832264
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning wire broken nearside front

  3. Pass79,845 miles (+6,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,845 miles
    Test number
    730225688771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass73,515 miles (+8,757)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,515 miles
    Test number
    197275375536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,758 miles (+439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    261843139537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Fail64,319 miles (+11,158)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,319 miles
    Test number
    323897894483
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass53,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    442880280224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail53,161 miles (+13,061)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,161 miles
    Test number
    721014041479
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass40,100 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,100 miles
    Test number
    949995596959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail40,100 miles (+4,807)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,100 miles
    Test number
    674402172195
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog light out
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass35,293 miles (-568,058)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    35,293 miles
    Test number
    257425577727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail603,351 miles (+575,705)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    603,351 miles
    Test number
    981378151102
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass27,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    27,646 miles
    Test number
    186131008093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,646 miles (+6,536)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,646 miles
    Test number
    496012794864
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass21,110 miles (+5,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,110 miles
    Test number
    757444022751
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryPassenger protection system fault

  16. Pass15,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,559 miles
    Test number
    453182005558
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

Questions about L111 JEL

Does L111 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 JEL is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 JEL?
The MOT on L111 JEL is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 JEL done?
L111 JEL was recorded at 87,067 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 7,693 miles a year.
Has L111 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 JEL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L111 JEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L111 JEL find?
L111 JEL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge, and 2 more.

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