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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L18 VSGMOT history

L18 VSG is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 125,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
125,817 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 VSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 VSG was last recorded at 125,817 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,923 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
894 miles
Average per year
7,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,817 miles
  • 2024 – 124,923 miles
  • 2023 – 123,767 miles
  • 2022 – 121,472 miles
  • 2021 – 117,564 miles
  • 2020 – 111,587 miles
  • 2019 – 105,060 miles
  • 2018 – 98,717 miles
  • 2017 – 88,959 miles
  • 2016 – 75,690 miles
  • 2015 – 61,769 miles
  • 2014 – 47,848 miles
  • 2013 – 33,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,817 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine covers & undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,817 miles (+894)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    125,817 miles
    Test number
    269591384489
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass124,923 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,923 miles
    Test number
    937493606232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,767 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,767 miles
    Test number
    815810624533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,472 miles (+3,908)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,472 miles
    Test number
    674868959550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2554019 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass117,564 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    117,564 miles
    Test number
    274310797398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,587 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,587 miles
    Test number
    749458873131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,060 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,060 miles
    Test number
    150326950353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,717 miles (+9,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,717 miles
    Test number
    976549358952
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass88,959 miles (+13,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,959 miles
    Test number
    529943586502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
  10. Pass75,690 miles (+13,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    977909537286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald/edge (2454518r/f) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
  11. Pass61,769 miles (+13,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,769 miles
    Test number
    560744205933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
  12. Pass47,848 miles (+14,138)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,848 miles
    Test number
    686199434323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,710 miles
    Test number
    429870143442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 VSG

Does L18 VSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 VSG is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 VSG?
The MOT on L18 VSG is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 VSG done?
L18 VSG was recorded at 125,817 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 7,676 miles a year.
Has L18 VSG ever failed its MOT?
No. L18 VSG has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L18 VSG 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 VSG find?
L18 VSG passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2.

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