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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L19 OHAMOT history

L19 OHA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 113,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,799 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 OHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 OHA was last recorded at 113,799 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,996 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,803 miles
Average per year
5,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,799 miles
  • 2025 – 110,996 miles
  • 2024 – 105,585 miles
  • 2023 – 103,050 miles
  • 2022 – 99,718 miles
  • 2021 – 94,571 miles
  • 2020 – 87,972 miles
  • 2019 – 82,737 miles
  • 2018 – 73,952 miles
  • 2017 – 67,786 miles
  • 2016 – 59,283 miles
  • 2015 – 47,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,799 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hub end weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryShields fitted

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Cover sills shields

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,799 miles (+2,803)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,799 miles
    Test number
    793369327432
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hub end weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShields fitted

  2. Pass110,996 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,996 miles
    Test number
    887483349972
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping from hub end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,996 miles (+5,411)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,996 miles
    Test number
    103529105530
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping from hub end clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,585 miles (+2,535)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,585 miles
    Test number
    122425729138
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping from end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass103,050 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,050 miles
    Test number
    618142139702
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside body damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields

  6. Fail103,050 miles (+3,332)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,050 miles
    Test number
    507835284532
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside body damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields

  7. Pass99,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,718 miles
    Test number
    707792219431
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields

  8. Fail99,718 miles (+5,147)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,718 miles
    Test number
    155223469850
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields

  9. Pass94,571 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,571 miles
    Test number
    795880576007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail94,571 miles (+6,599)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,571 miles
    Test number
    620568372612
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass87,972 miles (+5,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,972 miles
    Test number
    215244775140
    • 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))

  12. Pass82,737 miles (+8,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,737 miles
    Test number
    676292132978
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre nailed

  13. Pass73,952 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,952 miles
    Test number
    419780614213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,944 miles (+6,158)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,944 miles
    Test number
    419794039196
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs worn low and in a poor condition

  15. Pass67,786 miles (+8,503)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,786 miles
    Test number
    311783984886
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre running off outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass59,283 miles (+11,601)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    763202609506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,682 miles
    Test number
    267292455165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 OHA

Does L19 OHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 OHA is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 OHA?
The MOT on L19 OHA is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 OHA done?
L19 OHA was recorded at 113,799 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,828 miles a year.
Has L19 OHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 OHA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L19 OHA 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 L19 OHA find?
L19 OHA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated hub end weeping; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 1 more.

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