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BMW 520

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,991 cc

L115 OREMOT history

L115 ORE is a red petrol BMW 520 first used on 21 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
173,916 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L115 ORE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
21 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L115 ORE was last recorded at 173,916 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,911 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,916 miles
  • 2024 – 172,907 miles
  • 2023 – 171,690 miles
  • 2022 – 169,837 miles
  • 2021 – 167,790 miles
  • 2020 – 165,595 miles
  • 2019 – 163,107 miles
  • 2018 – 160,913 miles
  • 2017 – 158,710 miles
  • 2016 – 156,344 miles
  • 2015 – 154,514 miles
  • 2014 – 152,481 miles
  • 2013 – 150,759 miles
  • 2012 – 149,109 miles
  • 2011 – 147,249 miles
  • 2010 – 145,098 miles
  • 2009 – 143,311 miles
  • 2008 – 141,868 miles
  • 2007 – 138,062 miles
  • 2006 – 133,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,916 miles

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Under body corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,916 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,916 miles
    Test number
    261598483332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,911 miles (+1,004)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,911 miles
    Test number
    678470822215
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass172,907 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,907 miles
    Test number
    963637909147
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  4. Fail172,907 miles (+1,217)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,907 miles
    Test number
    807449231055
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  5. Pass171,690 miles (+1,853)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,690 miles
    Test number
    688625611298
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass169,837 miles (+2,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    169,837 miles
    Test number
    555164046132
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  7. Pass167,790 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    167,790 miles
    Test number
    747219489261
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  8. Fail167,790 miles (+2,195)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,790 miles
    Test number
    308877687628
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  9. Pass165,595 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,595 miles
    Test number
    850652631284
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail165,560 miles (+2,453)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,560 miles
    Test number
    757613401387
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass163,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    163,107 miles
    Test number
    562718771990
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail163,107 miles (+2,194)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,107 miles
    Test number
    654784525532
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire front to rear corroded x2 (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass160,913 miles (+2,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    160,913 miles
    Test number
    689235716995
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass158,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    158,710 miles
    Test number
    728449410515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail158,710 miles (+2,366)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,710 miles
    Test number
    613234984563
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass156,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    156,344 miles
    Test number
    764911495730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail156,344 miles (+1,830)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,344 miles
    Test number
    787168912089
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass154,514 miles (+2,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    154,514 miles
    Test number
    217944469316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass152,481 miles (+1,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    152,481 miles
    Test number
    538668354217
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass150,759 miles (+1,650)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    150,759 miles
    Test number
    306786753236
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipes under vehicle slightlt corroded

  21. Pass149,109 miles (+1,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    149,109 miles
    Test number
    446491662237
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass147,249 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    147,249 miles
    Test number
    215368151235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass145,098 miles (+1,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    145,098 miles
    Test number
    361169550211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass143,311 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    143,311 miles
    Test number
    301369759236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail143,311 miles (+1,443)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,311 miles
    Test number
    610269559270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass141,868 miles (+3,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    141,868 miles
    Test number
    472091568259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass138,062 miles (+4,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    138,062 miles
    Test number
    132432547276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass133,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    133,354 miles
    Test number
    782574336250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L115 ORE

Does L115 ORE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L115 ORE expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L115 ORE?
The MOT on L115 ORE expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L115 ORE done?
L115 ORE was recorded at 173,916 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 2,116 miles a year.
Has L115 ORE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L115 ORE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L115 ORE 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 L115 ORE find?
L115 ORE passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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