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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

L1 WNLMOT history

L1 WNL is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 6 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 78,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L1 WNL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,274 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 WNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 WNL was last recorded at 78,274 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,877 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,397 miles
Average per year
2,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,274 miles
  • 2025 – 76,877 miles
  • 2024 – 76,169 miles
  • 2023 – 75,215 miles
  • 2022 – 74,327 miles
  • 2021 – 73,725 miles
  • 2019 – 73,480 miles
  • 2018 – 72,644 miles
  • 2017 – 71,601 miles
  • 2016 – 70,227 miles
  • 2015 – 67,313 miles
  • 2014 – 64,716 miles
  • 2013 – 62,014 miles
  • 2012 – 59,684 miles
  • 2011 – 57,023 miles
  • 2010 – 47,285 miles
  • 2009 – 39,558 miles
  • 2008 – 32,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,274 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,274 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    545420540751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,877 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,877 miles
    Test number
    990797932577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,169 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,169 miles
    Test number
    226521939359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,215 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,215 miles
    Test number
    844102088612
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail75,202 miles (+875)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,202 miles
    Test number
    304850391533
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,327 miles (+602)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,327 miles
    Test number
    297184902633
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass73,725 miles (+245)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,725 miles
    Test number
    754287869848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,480 miles (+836)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    135808239771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tail gate struts have failed
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have slight cracking on edges

  9. Pass72,644 miles (+1,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,644 miles
    Test number
    102627331614
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass71,601 miles (+1,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,601 miles
    Test number
    643496706832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing missing but not effecting the operation of item
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass70,227 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,227 miles
    Test number
    292204403336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,210 miles (+2,897)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    952164550113
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass67,313 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,313 miles
    Test number
    599888345191
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail67,296 miles (+2,580)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,296 miles
    Test number
    847359235163
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass64,716 miles (+2,702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,716 miles
    Test number
    786262874017
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass62,014 miles (+6)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,014 miles
    Test number
    967587973027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHID headlamps fitted with no headelamp washers.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteTyre pressure monitering system fault
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteRear fog light not very bright

  17. Fail62,008 miles (+2,324)5 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,008 miles
    Test number
    815902173026
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHID headlamps fitted with no headelamp washers.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteTyre pressure monitering system fault
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag warning light on
    • NoteRear fog light not very bright

  18. Pass59,684 miles (+2,661)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,684 miles
    Test number
    156383062446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  19. Pass57,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,023 miles
    Test number
    457479351021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail57,023 miles (+9,738)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,023 miles
    Test number
    127569851457
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteBrake pad warning on
    • NoteReverse light inop

  21. Pass47,285 miles (+7,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,285 miles
    Test number
    761618620067
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass39,558 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,558 miles
    Test number
    510144159028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,961 miles
    Test number
    720820548099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 WNL

Does L1 WNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 WNL is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 WNL?
The MOT on L1 WNL is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 WNL done?
L1 WNL was recorded at 78,274 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,462 miles a year.
Has L1 WNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 WNL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 WNL 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 WNL find?
L1 WNL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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