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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L17 TDHMOT history

L17 TDH is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L17 TDH blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,962 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L17 TDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L17 TDH was last recorded at 98,962 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,962 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,962 miles
  • 2025 – 96,587 miles
  • 2024 – 94,331 miles
  • 2023 – 92,106 miles
  • 2022 – 90,821 miles
  • 2021 – 88,953 miles
  • 2020 – 88,129 miles
  • 2019 – 83,180 miles
  • 2018 – 76,987 miles
  • 2017 – 67,779 miles
  • 2016 – 59,257 miles
  • 2015 – 48,133 miles
  • 2014 – 43,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,962 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Little reserve travel on parking brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight exhaust leak from front flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,962 miles
    Test number
    177095631249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,962 miles (+2,375)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,962 miles
    Test number
    601669466422
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,587 miles
    Test number
    387955539921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,587 miles (+2,256)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,587 miles
    Test number
    219536933775
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass94,331 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,331 miles
    Test number
    699189419235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,106 miles (+1,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,106 miles
    Test number
    843374043103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass90,821 miles (+1,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,821 miles
    Test number
    661734410118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass88,953 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,953 miles
    Test number
    247620566693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,952 miles (+823)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    212289969602
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,129 miles (+4,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,129 miles
    Test number
    288726785850
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,180 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,180 miles
    Test number
    350520218048
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail83,179 miles (+6,192)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,179 miles
    Test number
    756458151736
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass76,987 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,987 miles
    Test number
    530113910599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from front flex

  14. Fail76,987 miles (+9,208)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,987 miles
    Test number
    489289891666
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on parking brake
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from front flex

  15. Pass67,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,779 miles
    Test number
    988580443807
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail67,779 miles (+8,522)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,779 miles
    Test number
    359483034094
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass59,257 miles (+11,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,257 miles
    Test number
    311092944586
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass48,133 miles (+4,945)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,133 miles
    Test number
    795374252455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,188 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,188 miles
    Test number
    378019834218
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail43,188 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,188 miles
    Test number
    418298334219
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L17 TDH

Does L17 TDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L17 TDH is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L17 TDH?
The MOT on L17 TDH is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L17 TDH done?
L17 TDH was recorded at 98,962 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 4,847 miles a year.
Has L17 TDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L17 TDH has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L17 TDH 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 L17 TDH find?
L17 TDH passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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