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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L15 WWAMOT history

L15 WWA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 161,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L15 WWA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,472 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 WWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 WWA was last recorded at 161,472 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 15,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,673 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
15,799 miles
Average per year
12,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,472 miles
  • 2025 – 145,673 miles
  • 2024 – 140,743 miles
  • 2023 – 138,434 miles
  • 2022 – 133,140 miles
  • 2021 – 126,742 miles
  • 2020 – 123,575 miles
  • 2019 – 110,389 miles
  • 2018 – 88,431 miles
  • 2017 – 54,202 miles
  • 2016 – 33,413 miles
  • 2015 – 26,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,472 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sde (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,472 miles (+15,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,472 miles
    Test number
    757987177716
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sde (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass145,673 miles (+4,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,673 miles
    Test number
    295748775363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass140,743 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,743 miles
    Test number
    440812912359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,434 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,434 miles
    Test number
    837072983449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,140 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,140 miles
    Test number
    330396834382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,101 miles (+6,359)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,101 miles
    Test number
    418531084996
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  7. Pass126,742 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,742 miles
    Test number
    115674611358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,575 miles
    Test number
    717910299601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,572 miles (+13,183)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,572 miles
    Test number
    626183647375
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass110,389 miles (+21,958)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,389 miles
    Test number
    640728141645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,431 miles (+34,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,431 miles
    Test number
    372343099055
    • 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))
  12. Pass54,202 miles (+20,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    950314819888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn
  13. Pass33,413 miles (+6,802)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,413 miles
    Test number
    896723284090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,611 miles
    Test number
    268976375405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 WWA

Does L15 WWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 WWA is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 WWA?
The MOT on L15 WWA is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 WWA done?
L15 WWA was recorded at 161,472 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 12,193 miles a year.
Has L15 WWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 WWA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 WWA 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 L15 WWA find?
L15 WWA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sde.

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