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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L16 MTJMOT history

L16 MTJ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 245,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L16 MTJ grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
245,809 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MTJ was last recorded at 245,809 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 9,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,986 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,823 miles
Average per year
14,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 245,809 miles
  • 2024 – 235,986 miles
  • 2023 – 218,372 miles
  • 2022 – 209,876 miles
  • 2020 – 195,466 miles
  • 2019 – 177,581 miles
  • 2018 – 163,112 miles
  • 2017 – 146,084 miles
  • 2015 – 110,458 miles
  • 2014 – 78,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,809 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,809 miles (+9,823)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    245,809 miles
    Test number
    548442171877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass235,986 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    235,986 miles
    Test number
    892872021173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass228,054 miles (+9,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    228,054 miles
    Test number
    340988831095
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass218,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    218,372 miles
    Test number
    867201628967
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump nut. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail218,372 miles (+8,496)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,372 miles
    Test number
    891400376965
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump nut. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass209,876 miles (+14,410)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    209,876 miles
    Test number
    679334224143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass195,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    195,466 miles
    Test number
    805932438350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail195,466 miles (+20)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,466 miles
    Test number
    643856215291
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail195,446 miles (+17,865)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,446 miles
    Test number
    375014484800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass177,581 miles (+14,469)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,581 miles
    Test number
    106341576252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass163,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    163,112 miles
    Test number
    995345445471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail163,112 miles (+17,028)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,112 miles
    Test number
    642496757581
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass146,084 miles (+15,235)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    146,084 miles
    Test number
    253348513189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,849 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,849 miles
    Test number
    602306887099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,838 miles (+20,380)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,838 miles
    Test number
    775418323998
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass110,458 miles (+12,195)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,458 miles
    Test number
    717434020712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,263 miles (+19,448)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,263 miles
    Test number
    385010335066
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass78,815 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,815 miles
    Test number
    218760384069
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L16 MTJ

Does L16 MTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MTJ is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MTJ?
The MOT on L16 MTJ is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 MTJ done?
L16 MTJ was recorded at 245,809 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 14,251 miles a year.
Has L16 MTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MTJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 MTJ 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 MTJ find?
L16 MTJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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