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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L16 TAOMOT history

L16 TAO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Feb 2011. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 153,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2025
Mileage
153,323 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TAO was last recorded at 153,323 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,200 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
2,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,323 miles
  • 2023 – 153,200 miles
  • 2022 – 153,020 miles
  • 2021 – 152,587 miles
  • 2020 – 152,399 miles
  • 2019 – 140,333 miles
  • 2018 – 139,820 miles
  • 2017 – 138,463 miles
  • 2016 – 137,931 miles
  • 2015 – 137,318 miles
  • 2014 – 129,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,323 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,323 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,323 miles
    Test number
    649111596187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,200 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    153,200 miles
    Test number
    840288623452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,020 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    153,020 miles
    Test number
    714462049326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,587 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    152,587 miles
    Test number
    676590446357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,399 miles (+12,066)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    152,399 miles
    Test number
    411221000861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,333 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,333 miles
    Test number
    978937836608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,820 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    139,820 miles
    Test number
    214523834451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,463 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,463 miles
    Test number
    697510658650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,931 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,931 miles
    Test number
    749763168829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,318 miles (+7,542)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    137,318 miles
    Test number
    945471725123
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass129,776 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,776 miles
    Test number
    918393024092
    • NoteN/S/R air Suspension bag slightly perished

Questions about L16 TAO

Does L16 TAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 TAO expired on 20 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 TAO?
The MOT on L16 TAO expired on 20 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 TAO done?
L16 TAO was recorded at 153,323 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 2,246 miles a year.
Has L16 TAO ever failed its MOT?
No. L16 TAO has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L16 TAO 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 TAO find?
L16 TAO passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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