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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L14 RYWMOT history

L14 RYW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 209,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
209,588 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L14 RYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L14 RYW was last recorded at 209,588 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 5,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
203,953 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,635 miles
Average per year
11,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,588 miles
  • 2024 – 203,953 miles
  • 2023 – 198,650 miles
  • 2022 – 193,109 miles
  • 2021 – 156,966 miles
  • 2020 – 124,734 miles
  • 2019 – 120,690 miles
  • 2018 – 114,704 miles
  • 2017 – 109,460 miles
  • 2016 – 104,022 miles
  • 2015 – 96,048 miles
  • 2014 – 86,562 miles
  • 2013 – 67,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,588 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,588 miles (+5,635)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    209,588 miles
    Test number
    377936972450
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  2. Pass203,953 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    203,953 miles
    Test number
    700554516975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass198,650 miles (+5,541)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    198,650 miles
    Test number
    439646641898
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Pass193,109 miles (+36,143)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    193,109 miles
    Test number
    764101875513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,966 miles (+32,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    156,966 miles
    Test number
    418924485906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass124,734 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,734 miles
    Test number
    358410555787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,690 miles (+5,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,690 miles
    Test number
    856100691781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass114,704 miles (+5,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,704 miles
    Test number
    810024223802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass109,460 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,460 miles
    Test number
    883887889896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,022 miles (+7,974)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,022 miles
    Test number
    642924751804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,048 miles (+9,486)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,048 miles
    Test number
    205142377854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,562 miles (+19,292)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,562 miles
    Test number
    459527244217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass67,270 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,270 miles
    Test number
    445341163133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,263 miles
    Test number
    508079153118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L14 RYW

Does L14 RYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L14 RYW is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L14 RYW?
The MOT on L14 RYW is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L14 RYW done?
L14 RYW was recorded at 209,588 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 11,478 miles a year.
Has L14 RYW ever failed its MOT?
No. L14 RYW has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L14 RYW 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 L14 RYW find?
L14 RYW passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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