BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L18 PGRMOT history
L18 PGR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,473 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 96,473 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,914 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 PGR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 PGR was last recorded at 96,473 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 9,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,228 miles · 25 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,245 miles
- Average per year
- 6,914 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,473 miles
- 2025 – 87,228 miles
- 2024 – 86,121 miles
- 2023 – 80,530 miles
- 2022 – 74,961 miles
- 2021 – 68,443 miles
- 2020 – 64,148 miles
- 2019 – 56,838 miles
- 2018 – 47,218 miles
- 2017 – 39,641 miles
- 2016 – 31,227 miles
- 2015 – 22,119 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,473 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Full MOT history
15 tests since 15 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,473 miles (+9,245)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 96,473 miles
- Test number
- 357613309694
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass87,228 miles (+1,107)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 87,228 miles
- Test number
- 774661327896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,121 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 86,121 miles
- Test number
- 181748394065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,088 miles (+5,558)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,088 miles
- Test number
- 236125571668
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Unable to carry out brake test due to a broken coil spring on offside rear. Brake testing the vehicle may cause further damage! (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring is broken at the base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass80,530 miles (+5,569)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 80,530 miles
- Test number
- 624332028332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,961 miles (+6,518)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 74,961 miles
- Test number
- 989507364115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass68,443 miles (+4,295)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 68,443 miles
- Test number
- 314194834999
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,148 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 64,148 miles
- Test number
- 395165614129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,147 miles (+7,309)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,147 miles
- Test number
- 695518826549
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,838 miles (+9,620)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 56,838 miles
- Test number
- 251991541948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,218 miles (+7,577)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 47,218 miles
- Test number
- 668859845050
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible
Pass39,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 39,641 miles
- Test number
- 140213893805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,641 miles (+8,414)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,641 miles
- Test number
- 383071420079
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass31,227 miles (+9,108)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 31,227 miles
- Test number
- 495997203927
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass22,119 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 22,119 miles
- Test number
- 235875205122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 PGR
- Does L18 PGR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 PGR is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 PGR?
- The MOT on L18 PGR is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 PGR done?
- L18 PGR was recorded at 96,473 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 6,914 miles a year.
- Has L18 PGR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 PGR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L18 PGR 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 PGR find?
- L18 PGR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge; under tray fitted.
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