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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L1 KWAMOT history

L1 KWA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 79,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
79,721 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 KWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 KWA was last recorded at 79,721 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 4,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,205 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,516 miles
Average per year
5,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,721 miles
  • 2025 – 75,205 miles
  • 2024 – 72,421 miles
  • 2023 – 68,068 miles
  • 2022 – 63,537 miles
  • 2021 – 59,867 miles
  • 2020 – 54,820 miles
  • 2019 – 49,691 miles
  • 2018 – 42,767 miles
  • 2017 – 32,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,721 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 31 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,721 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    79,721 miles
    Test number
    110032827198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,205 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,205 miles
    Test number
    830878502690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,421 miles (+4,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,421 miles
    Test number
    219746333796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on the outer side
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass68,068 miles (+4,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,068 miles
    Test number
    603542517472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass63,537 miles (+3,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,537 miles
    Test number
    856654004802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass59,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,867 miles
    Test number
    991135641234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail59,867 miles (+5,047)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,867 miles
    Test number
    930198303390
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass54,820 miles (+5,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,820 miles
    Test number
    659014815027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,691 miles (+6,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,691 miles
    Test number
    554980029411
    • 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))

  10. Pass42,767 miles (+10,753)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,767 miles
    Test number
    954572482396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,014 miles
    Test number
    694243411668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 KWA

Does L1 KWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 KWA is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 KWA?
The MOT on L1 KWA is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 KWA done?
L1 KWA was recorded at 79,721 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 5,357 miles a year.
Has L1 KWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 KWA has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L1 KWA 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 KWA find?
L1 KWA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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