BMW 520
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
L111 WAKMOT history
L111 WAK is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 200,433 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 200,433 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,694 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L111 WAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L111 WAK was last recorded at 200,433 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 7,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 192,858 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,575 miles
- Average per year
- 8,694 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 200,433 miles
- 2025 – 192,858 miles
- 2024 – 186,295 miles
- 2023 – 178,702 miles
- 2022 – 171,924 miles
- 2021 – 162,152 miles
- 2020 – 151,583 miles
- 2019 – 144,759 miles
- 2018 – 131,992 miles
- 2017 – 125,775 miles
- 2016 – 117,628 miles
- 2015 – 107,112 miles
- 2013 – 84,170 miles
- 2012 – 68,254 miles
- 2011 – 60,492 miles
- 2010 – 51,214 miles
- 2009 – 40,689 miles
- 2008 – 38,845 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass200,433 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,433 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 200,433 miles
- Test number
- 725117888643
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail200,433 miles (+7,575)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,433 miles
- Test number
- 560910311752
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass192,858 miles (+6,563)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 192,858 miles
- Test number
- 168390029903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,295 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 186,295 miles
- Test number
- 671906909481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,284 miles (+7,582)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,284 miles
- Test number
- 431187614892
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,702 miles (+6,778)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 178,702 miles
- Test number
- 746249601957
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,924 miles (+9,772)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 171,924 miles
- Test number
- 196108915013
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass162,152 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 162,152 miles
- Test number
- 452059753204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail162,152 miles (+10,569)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,152 miles
- Test number
- 555066372939
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass151,583 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 151,583 miles
- Test number
- 968521763759
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail151,578 miles (+6,819)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,578 miles
- Test number
- 795421126520
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,759 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 144,759 miles
- Test number
- 367106799749
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail144,752 miles (+5,298)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,752 miles
- Test number
- 193041078414
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail139,454 miles (+7,462)3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,454 miles
- Test number
- 634796773046
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,992 miles (+6,217)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 131,992 miles
- Test number
- 300052576457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,775 miles (+8,147)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 125,775 miles
- Test number
- 119656912321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,628 miles (+10,516)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 117,628 miles
- Test number
- 828417667782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,112 miles (+22,942)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 107,112 miles
- Test number
- 448440415127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,170 miles (+15,916)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 84,170 miles
- Test number
- 459202323228
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass68,254 miles (+7,762)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 68,254 miles
- Test number
- 867199002242
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront & rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Pass60,492 miles (+9,278)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 60,492 miles
- Test number
- 429784591100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,214 miles (+10,525)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 51,214 miles
- Test number
- 602308390166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,689 miles (+1,844)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 40,689 miles
- Test number
- 644204589169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,845 miles (+1,368)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 38,845 miles
- Test number
- 723103868136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 37,477 miles
- Test number
- 664498328073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,477 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,477 miles
- Test number
- 181098728026
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteScrew in o/s/r tyre
Questions about L111 WAK
- Does L111 WAK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 WAK is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L111 WAK?
- The MOT on L111 WAK is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L111 WAK done?
- L111 WAK was recorded at 200,433 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 8,694 miles a year.
- Has L111 WAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L111 WAK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L111 WAK 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 L111 WAK find?
- L111 WAK passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and 2 more.
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