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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L1 VOTMOT history

L1 VOT is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 107,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
107,405 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 VOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 VOT was last recorded at 107,405 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 16,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,478 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,927 miles
Average per year
10,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,405 miles
  • 2024 – 90,478 miles
  • 2023 – 79,252 miles
  • 2022 – 68,437 miles
  • 2021 – 58,837 miles
  • 2020 – 48,396 miles
  • 2019 – 29,623 miles
  • 2018 – 26,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,405 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 19 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    107,405 miles
    Test number
    457658106361
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail107,405 miles (+16,927)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,405 miles
    Test number
    135238218768
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass90,478 miles (+11,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,478 miles
    Test number
    424957876987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass79,252 miles (+10,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    856025339577
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,437 miles (+9,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,437 miles
    Test number
    540702838704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,837 miles (+10,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    727788643431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass48,396 miles (+18,773)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,396 miles
    Test number
    374548438893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,623 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,623 miles
    Test number
    757022468324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,651 miles
    Test number
    494969935123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L1 VOT

Does L1 VOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 VOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 VOT?
The MOT on L1 VOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 VOT done?
L1 VOT was recorded at 107,405 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 10,519 miles a year.
Has L1 VOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 VOT has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 VOT 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 VOT find?
L1 VOT passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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