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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L18 WJPMOT history

L18 WJP is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 113,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L18 WJP white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,278 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 WJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 WJP was last recorded at 113,278 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 6,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,801 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,477 miles
Average per year
5,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,278 miles
  • 2025 – 106,801 miles
  • 2024 – 104,581 miles
  • 2023 – 102,547 miles
  • 2022 – 100,107 miles
  • 2021 – 95,850 miles
  • 2020 – 90,598 miles
  • 2019 – 83,640 miles
  • 2018 – 78,703 miles
  • 2017 – 73,502 miles
  • 2016 – 62,766 miles
  • 2015 – 54,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,278 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,278 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,278 miles
    Test number
    891839884624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,801 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,801 miles
    Test number
    504413291290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,581 miles (+2,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,581 miles
    Test number
    869290775906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass102,547 miles (+2,440)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    365749891905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass100,107 miles (+4,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,107 miles
    Test number
    635115643879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass95,850 miles (+5,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,850 miles
    Test number
    133084959545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass90,598 miles (+6,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,598 miles
    Test number
    702893664584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass83,640 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,640 miles
    Test number
    305802755366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,703 miles (+5,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,703 miles
    Test number
    515871122110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass73,502 miles (+10,736)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    898397595939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,766 miles (+8,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    464404213695
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass54,033 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,033 miles
    Test number
    988321765063
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic sills fitted.
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteTrigger point not met.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L18 WJP

Does L18 WJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 WJP is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 WJP?
The MOT on L18 WJP is valid until 22 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 WJP done?
L18 WJP was recorded at 113,278 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,226 miles a year.
Has L18 WJP ever failed its MOT?
No. L18 WJP has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L18 WJP 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 WJP find?
L18 WJP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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