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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

L1 JGLMOT history

L1 JGL is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 34,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

L1 JGL green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
34,450 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 JGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 JGL was last recorded at 34,450 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,366 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,084 miles
Average per year
2,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,450 miles
  • 2025 – 32,366 miles
  • 2024 – 31,104 miles
  • 2023 – 28,658 miles
  • 2022 – 26,150 miles
  • 2021 – 24,002 miles
  • 2020 – 22,334 miles
  • 2019 – 19,538 miles
  • 2018 – 16,491 miles
  • 2017 – 12,627 miles
  • 2016 – 10,332 miles
  • 2015 – 7,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,450 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,450 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    34,450 miles
    Test number
    720161775851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    32,366 miles
    Test number
    966081187790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail32,366 miles (+1,262)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,366 miles
    Test number
    967658765834
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass31,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    31,104 miles
    Test number
    126627321310
    • 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))
  5. Fail31,104 miles (+2,446)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,104 miles
    Test number
    815016845262
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • 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. Pass28,658 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    28,658 miles
    Test number
    753539997768
    • 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))
  7. Fail28,650 miles (+2,500)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,650 miles
    Test number
    675429159349
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  8. Pass26,150 miles (+2,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    26,150 miles
    Test number
    141513502468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  9. Pass24,002 miles (+1,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    24,002 miles
    Test number
    823875800133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at ege (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at ege (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass22,334 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,334 miles
    Test number
    572213199584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,538 miles (+3,047)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    19,538 miles
    Test number
    892598082144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,491 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    16,491 miles
    Test number
    521499968863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,627 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    12,627 miles
    Test number
    897798114277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,332 miles (+3,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    10,332 miles
    Test number
    506821056708
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted covering components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components
  15. Pass7,041 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    7,041 miles
    Test number
    425653625002
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L1 JGL

Does L1 JGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 JGL is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 JGL?
The MOT on L1 JGL is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 JGL done?
L1 JGL was recorded at 34,450 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 2,493 miles a year.
Has L1 JGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 JGL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 JGL 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 L1 JGL find?
L1 JGL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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