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BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,997 cc

L16 GLLMOT history

L16 GLL is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 3 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 51,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,410 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 GLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
3 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 GLL was last recorded at 51,410 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,409 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,410 miles
  • 2025 – 48,389 miles
  • 2024 – 42,196 miles
  • 2023 – 36,180 miles
  • 2022 – 26,973 miles
  • 2021 – 18,252 miles
  • 2020 – 12,485 miles
  • 2019 – 12,140 miles
  • 2018 – 10,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,410 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,410 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,410 miles
    Test number
    737737461496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,409 miles (+3,020)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,409 miles
    Test number
    568667974482
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass48,389 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,389 miles
    Test number
    443418379573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,196 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    42,196 miles
    Test number
    521290191824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,180 miles (+9,207)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,180 miles
    Test number
    292783604300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,973 miles (+8,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    26,973 miles
    Test number
    957147911329
    • 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))

  7. Pass18,252 miles (+5,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    18,252 miles
    Test number
    433565906425
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  8. Pass12,485 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    12,485 miles
    Test number
    957891400276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass12,140 miles (+1,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    12,140 miles
    Test number
    803025018445
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  10. Pass10,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    10,529 miles
    Test number
    359687635781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 GLL

Does L16 GLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GLL is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 GLL?
The MOT on L16 GLL is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 GLL done?
L16 GLL was recorded at 51,410 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 5,086 miles a year.
Has L16 GLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 GLL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 GLL 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 L16 GLL find?
L16 GLL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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