BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L16 MRUMOT history
L16 MRU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 145,581 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 May 2027
- Mileage
- 145,581 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,926 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 MRU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 MRU was last recorded at 145,581 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,180 miles · 10 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,401 miles
- Average per year
- 7,926 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,581 miles
- 2025 – 143,180 miles
- 2024 – 140,438 miles
- 2023 – 135,453 miles
- 2022 – 130,284 miles
- 2021 – 123,958 miles
- 2020 – 117,270 miles
- 2019 – 109,022 miles
- 2018 – 102,659 miles
- 2017 – 97,171 miles
- 2016 – 79,467 miles
- 2015 – 57,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,581 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,581 miles (+2,401)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2027
- Odometer
- 145,581 miles
- Test number
- 972853826468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,180 miles (+2,742)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 143,180 miles
- Test number
- 578589353898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting on both faces, inner face especially (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting on both faces, inner face especially (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass140,438 miles (+4,985)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 140,438 miles
- Test number
- 521601773455
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass135,453 miles (+5,169)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 135,453 miles
- Test number
- 193125818789
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass130,284 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 130,284 miles
- Test number
- 712312329945
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail130,276 miles (+6,318)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,276 miles
- Test number
- 228442425702
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass123,958 miles (+6,688)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 123,958 miles
- Test number
- 714156220367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,270 miles (+8,248)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 117,270 miles
- Test number
- 184720330169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,022 miles (+6,363)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 109,022 miles
- Test number
- 139078235006
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass102,659 miles (+5,488)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 102,659 miles
- Test number
- 305339177062
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items.
Pass97,171 miles (+17,704)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 97,171 miles
- Test number
- 183538204406
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass79,467 miles (+21,710)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 79,467 miles
- Test number
- 118192567927
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres slight wear in outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre uneven tread
- AdvisoryCovers over floors and front and rear inner wings
Pass57,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 57,757 miles
- Test number
- 408425385021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 MRU
- Does L16 MRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MRU is valid until 9 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 MRU?
- The MOT on L16 MRU is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 MRU done?
- L16 MRU was recorded at 145,581 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,926 miles a year.
- Has L16 MRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 MRU has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on L16 MRU 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 MRU find?
- L16 MRU passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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