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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L20 HJDMOT history

L20 HJD is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Aug 2010. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 149,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

L20 HJD black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2022
Mileage
149,888 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 HJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 HJD was last recorded at 149,888 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Oct 2018: 125,519 miles, lower than 175,009 miles on 7 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,628 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
260 miles
Average per year
6,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 149,888 miles
  • 2020 – 140,075 miles
  • 2019 – 132,776 miles
  • 2018 – 125,944 miles
  • 2017 – 175,009 miles
  • 2015 – 119,056 miles
  • 2014 – 97,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,888 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oi leak but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on innermost edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,888 miles (+260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,888 miles
    Test number
    833564684740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,628 miles (+9,553)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,628 miles
    Test number
    969566678240
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,075 miles (+7,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,075 miles
    Test number
    148122900397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass132,776 miles (+1,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,776 miles
    Test number
    136804167066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryOi leak but not excessive

  5. Fail131,762 miles (+5,818)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,762 miles
    Test number
    416071210385
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryOi leak but not excessive

  6. Pass125,944 miles (+425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    125,944 miles
    Test number
    647760404541
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on innermost edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail125,519 miles (-49,490)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,519 miles
    Test number
    945517111204
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on innermost edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass175,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    175,009 miles
    Test number
    567671091666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail175,009 miles (+55,953)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,009 miles
    Test number
    320971719133
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play Both front inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass119,056 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,056 miles
    Test number
    145928895067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail119,051 miles (+21,101)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,051 miles
    Test number
    158047195066
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass97,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,950 miles
    Test number
    649918294028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 HJD

Does L20 HJD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 HJD expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 HJD?
The MOT on L20 HJD expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 HJD done?
L20 HJD was recorded at 149,888 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 6,758 miles a year.
Has L20 HJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 HJD has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L20 HJD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 HJD find?
L20 HJD passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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