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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L20 LBPMOT history

L20 LBP is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 141,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,033 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LBP was last recorded at 141,033 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,917 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
8,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,033 miles
  • 2025 – 127,712 miles
  • 2022 – 121,218 miles
  • 2020 – 174,732 miles
  • 2018 – 93,096 miles
  • 2017 – 79,990 miles
  • 2016 – 67,837 miles
  • 2015 – 59,853 miles
  • 2014 – 42,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,033 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,033 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,033 miles
    Test number
    805005759485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail140,917 miles (+13,205)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,917 miles
    Test number
    928989499412
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass127,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,712 miles
    Test number
    706431450961
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  4. Fail127,712 miles (+6,494)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,712 miles
    Test number
    979245353049
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  5. Pass121,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,218 miles
    Test number
    460779545904
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass184,361 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    184,361 km
    Test number
    409805597124
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass174,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    174,732 miles
    Test number
    599282461468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail174,659 km (+12,908)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,659 km
    Test number
    399888050842
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass161,751 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,751 km
    Test number
    490635873704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output full with condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers

  10. Fail161,750 km2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,750 km
    Test number
    142255878813
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output full with condensation (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers

  11. Pass93,096 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,096 miles
    Test number
    914762653472
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slight on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6 mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6 mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail93,093 miles (+13,103)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,093 miles
    Test number
    520570133259
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and Discs lipped/worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slight on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6 mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6 mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass79,990 miles (+12,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,990 miles
    Test number
    552303891350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass67,837 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,837 miles
    Test number
    792298214565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,793 miles (+7,940)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,793 miles
    Test number
    524921979264
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass59,853 miles (+17,673)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,853 miles
    Test number
    940119578675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,180 miles
    Test number
    229647904311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L20 LBP

Does L20 LBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LBP is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 LBP?
The MOT on L20 LBP is valid until 20 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 LBP done?
L20 LBP was recorded at 141,033 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 8,725 miles a year.
Has L20 LBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LBP has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 LBP 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 LBP find?
L20 LBP passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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