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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L21 GBYMOT history

L21 GBY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 138,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L21 GBY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,728 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 GBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 GBY was last recorded at 138,728 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 9,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,414 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,314 miles
Average per year
8,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,728 miles
  • 2024 – 129,414 miles
  • 2023 – 122,039 miles
  • 2022 – 110,864 miles
  • 2021 – 104,549 miles
  • 2020 – 98,837 miles
  • 2019 – 92,070 miles
  • 2018 – 74,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,728 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,728 miles (+9,314)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,728 miles
    Test number
    402631299378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,414 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,414 miles
    Test number
    110062383581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,039 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,039 miles
    Test number
    558730476827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,267 miles (+9,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,267 miles
    Test number
    688724768617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass110,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,864 miles
    Test number
    934573094877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,864 miles (+6,315)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,864 miles
    Test number
    195188728128
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass104,549 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,549 miles
    Test number
    594324948949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass98,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,837 miles
    Test number
    998694190164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,837 miles (+6,767)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,837 miles
    Test number
    410501563298
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative jet missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass92,070 miles (+17,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,070 miles
    Test number
    293191073405
    • 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))
  11. Pass74,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,748 miles
    Test number
    978180109443
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L21 GBY

Does L21 GBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 GBY is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 GBY?
The MOT on L21 GBY is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 GBY done?
L21 GBY was recorded at 138,728 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 8,845 miles a year.
Has L21 GBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 GBY has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L21 GBY 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 L21 GBY find?
L21 GBY passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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