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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L16 TAXMOT history

L16 TAX is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,361 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TAX was last recorded at 124,361 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 10,691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,670 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,691 miles
Average per year
7,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,361 miles
  • 2024 – 113,670 miles
  • 2023 – 103,427 miles
  • 2022 – 87,959 miles
  • 2021 – 82,140 miles
  • 2020 – 78,545 miles
  • 2019 – 68,536 miles
  • 2018 – 58,710 miles
  • 2016 – 51,339 miles
  • 2015 – 45,506 miles
  • 2014 – 38,398 miles
  • 2013 – 31,513 miles
  • 2012 – 24,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,361 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,361 miles (+10,691)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,361 miles
    Test number
    323929957861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,670 miles (+10,243)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    113,670 miles
    Test number
    396924387883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,427 miles
    Test number
    810644586608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,423 miles (+12,537)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    925166070178
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,886 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,886 miles
    Test number
    297818061684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,959 miles (+5,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,959 miles
    Test number
    361445914863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass82,140 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    82,140 miles
    Test number
    462751534542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,545 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,545 miles
    Test number
    913790937833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,496 miles (+9,960)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    724240230895
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass68,536 miles (+9,826)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    124891746581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,710 miles
    Test number
    975532687086
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail58,706 miles (+7,367)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,706 miles
    Test number
    657820420716
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass51,339 miles (+5,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,339 miles
    Test number
    487041115360
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass45,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,506 miles
    Test number
    561422391537
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn close to minimum requirement

  15. Fail45,506 miles (+7,108)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,506 miles
    Test number
    322108550574
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn close to minimum requirement

  16. Pass38,398 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,398 miles
    Test number
    838882424375
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail38,396 miles (+6,883)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,396 miles
    Test number
    205231424360
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on edges

  18. Pass31,513 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,513 miles
    Test number
    426073523464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,207 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,207 miles
    Test number
    968793143110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,188 miles (+4,196)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,188 miles
    Test number
    966941943166
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass24,992 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,992 miles
    Test number
    495489032167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,881 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,881 miles
    Test number
    186502832153
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L16 TAX

Does L16 TAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 TAX is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 TAX?
The MOT on L16 TAX is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 TAX done?
L16 TAX was recorded at 124,361 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,332 miles a year.
Has L16 TAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 TAX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 TAX 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 TAX find?
L16 TAX passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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