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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L13 HMFMOT history

L13 HMF is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 76,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,543 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 HMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 HMF was last recorded at 76,543 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,278 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,265 miles
Average per year
2,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,543 miles
  • 2025 – 73,278 miles
  • 2024 – 71,067 miles
  • 2023 – 67,323 miles
  • 2022 – 63,698 miles
  • 2021 – 61,229 miles
  • 2020 – 60,338 miles
  • 2019 – 57,402 miles
  • 2018 – 53,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,543 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,543 miles (+3,265)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,543 miles
    Test number
    871703566537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass73,278 miles (+2,211)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,278 miles
    Test number
    131274693921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass71,067 miles (+3,744)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,067 miles
    Test number
    278960874180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs some corrosion inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 2,5mm--2,8mm tread in middle
    • AdvisorySlight cracking in tread offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some test items

  4. Pass67,323 miles (+3,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,323 miles
    Test number
    151932526943
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear about 3/4 worn or slightly more
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some test items

  5. Pass63,698 miles (+2,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,698 miles
    Test number
    467438188784
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryVery slight corrosion on edges of all brake discs

  6. Pass61,229 miles (+891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,229 miles
    Test number
    912804275060
    • AdvisorySome minor corrosion at edges rear brake discs inner faces
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some test items

  7. Pass60,338 miles (+2,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,338 miles
    Test number
    382296324957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  8. Pass57,402 miles (+3,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,402 miles
    Test number
    219484705628
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  9. Pass53,547 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,547 miles
    Test number
    831518977780
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low on edges and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing more on edges and cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about L13 HMF

Does L13 HMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 HMF is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 HMF?
The MOT on L13 HMF is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 HMF done?
L13 HMF was recorded at 76,543 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,885 miles a year.
Has L13 HMF ever failed its MOT?
No. L13 HMF has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L13 HMF 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 L13 HMF find?
L13 HMF passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.

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