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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L16 JTCMOT history

L16 JTC is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

L16 JTC grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
102,490 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 JTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 JTC was last recorded at 102,490 miles on 5 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2024: 102,490 miles, lower than 170,213 miles on 8 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
170,213 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Average per year
3,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,490 miles
  • 2023 – 170,213 miles
  • 2022 – 166,540 miles
  • 2021 – 162,139 miles
  • 2019 – 157,852 miles
  • 2018 – 142,263 miles
  • 2017 – 125,132 miles
  • 2016 – 115,385 miles
  • 2015 – 103,102 miles
  • 2014 – 96,620 miles
  • 2013 – 89,329 miles
  • 2012 – 80,494 miles
  • 2011 – 67,540 miles
  • 2010 – 58,369 miles
  • 2009 – 43,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,490 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,490 miles (-67,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,490 miles
    Test number
    145333585623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass170,213 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,213 miles
    Test number
    610160219657
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail170,211 miles (+3,671)1 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,211 miles
    Test number
    469879448867
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,540 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,540 miles
    Test number
    614408419177
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning light on
    • AdvisoryClutch/fly wheel ratting

  5. Fail166,540 miles (+4,401)8 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,540 miles
    Test number
    989215444352
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning light on
    • AdvisoryClutch/fly wheel ratting

  6. Pass162,139 miles (+4,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,139 miles
    Test number
    223270181648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,852 miles (+15,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,852 miles
    Test number
    555653446869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass142,263 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,263 miles
    Test number
    485060008858
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail142,263 miles (+17,131)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,263 miles
    Test number
    959972925360
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass125,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,132 miles
    Test number
    867854140591
    • AdvisoryBulb fault on dashboard present

  11. Fail125,124 miles (+9,739)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,124 miles
    Test number
    893469167104
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBulb fault on dashboard present

  12. Pass115,385 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,385 miles
    Test number
    661808836071
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear slight perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail115,377 miles (+12,275)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,377 miles
    Test number
    509556928768
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear slight perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass103,102 miles (+6,482)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,102 miles
    Test number
    239824695125
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass96,620 miles (+7,291)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    526023284134
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass89,329 miles (+8,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,329 miles
    Test number
    486484693187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass80,494 miles (+12,954)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,494 miles
    Test number
    247055292161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBulb out warning light on dash... n/s/f inner sidelamp bulb loose wire.

  18. Pass67,540 miles (+9,171)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,540 miles
    Test number
    789526891197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,369 miles (+14,877)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,369 miles
    Test number
    524009070128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,492 miles
    Test number
    171944499112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 JTC

Does L16 JTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 JTC expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 JTC?
The MOT on L16 JTC expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 JTC done?
L16 JTC was recorded at 102,490 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 3,939 miles a year.
Has L16 JTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 JTC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 JTC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L16 JTC find?
L16 JTC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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