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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L18 NDEMOT history

L18 NDE is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 101,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,393 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
15 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NDE was last recorded at 101,393 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,927 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
466 miles
Average per year
9,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,393 miles
  • 2025 – 90,800 miles
  • 2024 – 82,747 miles
  • 2023 – 75,750 miles
  • 2022 – 62,014 miles
  • 2021 – 55,482 miles
  • 2020 – 48,966 miles
  • 2019 – 40,906 miles
  • 2018 – 28,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,393 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,393 miles (+466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,393 miles
    Test number
    594504729647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail100,927 miles (+10,127)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,927 miles
    Test number
    739752126174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass90,800 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,800 miles
    Test number
    592559746570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,747 miles (+6,997)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,747 miles
    Test number
    933343528130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,750 miles (+13,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,750 miles
    Test number
    955969360556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass62,014 miles (+6,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,014 miles
    Test number
    333282330748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass55,482 miles (+6,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,482 miles
    Test number
    385204484011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,966 miles (+8,060)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,966 miles
    Test number
    878562442569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,906 miles (+12,096)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    40,906 miles
    Test number
    423616409656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,810 miles
    Test number
    844495189336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 NDE

Does L18 NDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NDE is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 NDE?
The MOT on L18 NDE is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NDE done?
L18 NDE was recorded at 101,393 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 9,008 miles a year.
Has L18 NDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NDE has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 NDE 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 L18 NDE find?
L18 NDE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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