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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,990 cc

L13 TMEMOT history

L13 TME is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L13 TME green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,681 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 TME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 TME was last recorded at 130,681 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 7,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,891 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,790 miles
Average per year
4,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,681 miles
  • 2025 – 122,891 miles
  • 2024 – 115,835 miles
  • 2023 – 110,921 miles
  • 2022 – 106,608 miles
  • 2021 – 101,792 miles
  • 2020 – 96,842 miles
  • 2019 – 92,346 miles
  • 2018 – 87,443 miles
  • 2017 – 83,653 miles
  • 2016 – 80,426 miles
  • 2015 – 77,181 miles
  • 2014 – 74,425 miles
  • 2013 – 73,323 miles
  • 2012 – 70,622 miles
  • 2011 – 66,655 miles
  • 2010 – 65,194 miles
  • 2009 – 61,664 miles
  • 2008 – 58,919 miles
  • 2007 – 54,295 miles
  • 2006 – 47,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,681 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,681 miles (+7,790)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,681 miles
    Test number
    429498888707
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  2. Pass122,891 miles (+7,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,891 miles
    Test number
    767174125079
    • AdvisoryRear rear cv boots perished
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass115,835 miles (+4,914)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,835 miles
    Test number
    166820839137
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass110,921 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,921 miles
    Test number
    470868608623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail110,913 miles (+4,305)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,913 miles
    Test number
    522821382599
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass106,608 miles (+4,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    106,608 miles
    Test number
    438217984570
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass101,792 miles (+4,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    101,792 miles
    Test number
    753930513211
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner drumstick boot cracking

  8. Pass96,842 miles (+4,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    524193025175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,346 miles (+4,903)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,346 miles
    Test number
    407633056127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass87,443 miles (+3,790)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,443 miles
    Test number
    780779212021
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass83,653 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,653 miles
    Test number
    518584006847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind o/s/rear

  12. Fail83,653 miles (+3,227)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,653 miles
    Test number
    405768678430
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind o/s/rear

  13. Pass80,426 miles (+3,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,426 miles
    Test number
    236407375555
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass77,181 miles (+2,756)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,181 miles
    Test number
    178072715271
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass74,425 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,425 miles
    Test number
    475888214207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,323 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,323 miles
    Test number
    486192613206
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail73,322 miles (+2,700)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,322 miles
    Test number
    556711213229
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass70,622 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,622 miles
    Test number
    338558102487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear pads creaking under load suspect starting to sieze in cradles

  19. Fail70,622 miles (+3,967)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,622 miles
    Test number
    928987902255
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear pads creaking under load suspect starting to sieze in cradles

  20. Pass66,655 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,655 miles
    Test number
    275622781075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNear side rear disc corroded on face
    • NoteTraction control light illuminated

  21. Fail66,655 miles (+1,461)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,655 miles
    Test number
    129460681461
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNear side rear disc corroded on face
    • NoteTraction control light illuminated

  22. Pass65,194 miles (+3,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,194 miles
    Test number
    181891870427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass61,664 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,664 miles
    Test number
    924855689004
    • NoteOne offside rear sidelamp not working

  24. Fail61,664 miles (+2,745)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,664 miles
    Test number
    734835389064
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOne offside rear sidelamp not working

  25. Pass58,919 miles (+4,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,919 miles
    Test number
    420287778078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass54,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,295 miles
    Test number
    510760987070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,295 miles (+6,431)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,295 miles
    Test number
    603940687087
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass47,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,864 miles
    Test number
    200208616463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 TME

Does L13 TME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 TME is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 TME?
The MOT on L13 TME is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 TME done?
L13 TME was recorded at 130,681 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,054 miles a year.
Has L13 TME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 TME has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 TME 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 TME find?
L13 TME passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all, and 3 more.

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