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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L13 KMDMOT history

L13 KMD is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 194,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
194,066 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 KMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 KMD was last recorded at 194,066 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,700 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
11,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,066 miles
  • 2025 – 193,700 miles
  • 2024 – 185,752 miles
  • 2023 – 182,531 miles
  • 2022 – 169,000 miles
  • 2021 – 154,578 miles
  • 2020 – 137,119 miles
  • 2019 – 120,044 miles
  • 2018 – 106,455 miles
  • 2017 – 105,418 miles
  • 2016 – 93,781 miles
  • 2015 – 78,903 miles
  • 2014 – 66,926 miles
  • 2013 – 49,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,066 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,066 miles (+366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    194,066 miles
    Test number
    562980708935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass193,700 miles (+7,948)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    193,700 miles
    Test number
    840172778149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,752 miles (+3,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    185,752 miles
    Test number
    265321664168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,531 miles (+13,531)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    182,531 miles
    Test number
    325754623979
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy by gearbox weak
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar across rear axle very rusted

  5. Pass169,000 miles (+14,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,000 miles
    Test number
    604339020982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLens broken at rear O/S/R
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass154,578 miles (+17,459)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,578 miles
    Test number
    833105727831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,119 miles (+17,075)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,119 miles
    Test number
    826340089804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,044 miles (+13,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,044 miles
    Test number
    164332500110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass106,455 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,455 miles
    Test number
    676326128722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,418 miles (+11,637)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    105,418 miles
    Test number
    826269274264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,781 miles (+14,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,781 miles
    Test number
    868809302790
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted restricting inspection

  12. Pass78,903 miles (+11,977)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,903 miles
    Test number
    605631956502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,926 miles (+17,069)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,926 miles
    Test number
    277924624366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass49,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,857 miles
    Test number
    248460643353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,857 miles (+965)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,857 miles
    Test number
    848389133355
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass48,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,892 miles
    Test number
    645001093259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L13 KMD

Does L13 KMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 KMD is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 KMD?
The MOT on L13 KMD is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 KMD done?
L13 KMD was recorded at 194,066 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 11,786 miles a year.
Has L13 KMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 KMD has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on L13 KMD 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 KMD find?
L13 KMD passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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