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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L20 HCMMOT history

L20 HCM is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 152,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
152,223 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 HCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 HCM was last recorded at 152,223 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,221 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
15,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,223 miles
  • 2025 – 137,630 miles
  • 2024 – 124,259 miles
  • 2023 – 107,623 miles
  • 2022 – 92,643 miles
  • 2021 – 72,895 miles
  • 2020 – 52,583 miles
  • 2019 – 39,839 miles
  • 2018 – 16,503 miles
  • 2017 – 11,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,223 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,223 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    152,223 miles
    Test number
    449288286252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,221 miles (+14,591)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,221 miles
    Test number
    130195278565
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass137,630 miles (+13,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,630 miles
    Test number
    215816911969
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel rims have been welded
  4. Pass124,259 miles (+16,636)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,259 miles
    Test number
    336587448156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,623 miles (+14,980)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    107,623 miles
    Test number
    867215515505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,643 miles (+19,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,643 miles
    Test number
    423055827408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass72,895 miles (+20,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,895 miles
    Test number
    210690292142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass52,583 miles (+12,744)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,583 miles
    Test number
    696168478821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,839 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,839 miles
    Test number
    960314132001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,894 miles (+22,391)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,894 miles
    Test number
    607809324915
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass16,503 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    16,503 miles
    Test number
    989604275679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    11,681 miles
    Test number
    815211800358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 HCM

Does L20 HCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 HCM is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 HCM?
The MOT on L20 HCM is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 HCM done?
L20 HCM was recorded at 152,223 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 15,443 miles a year.
Has L20 HCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 HCM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 HCM 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 L20 HCM find?
L20 HCM passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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