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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L21 HASMOT history

L21 HAS is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L21 HAS white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
116,124 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 HAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 HAS was last recorded at 116,124 miles on 21 May 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,064 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
8,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,124 miles
  • 2025 – 109,036 miles
  • 2024 – 101,594 miles
  • 2023 – 96,521 miles
  • 2022 – 93,100 miles
  • 2021 – 86,238 miles
  • 2020 – 82,370 miles
  • 2019 – 77,495 miles
  • 2018 – 71,831 miles
  • 2017 – 58,208 miles
  • 2016 – 37,931 miles
  • 2015 – 29,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,124 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake back plate looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,124 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,124 miles
    Test number
    804593467125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate loose
  2. Fail116,064 miles (+7,028)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,064 miles
    Test number
    243968896894
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate loose
  3. Pass109,036 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,036 miles
    Test number
    711819376168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,024 miles (+7,430)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,024 miles
    Test number
    267770050338
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass101,594 miles (+5,073)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,594 miles
    Test number
    457831802309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,521 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,521 miles
    Test number
    484576581316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,472 miles (+3,372)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,472 miles
    Test number
    451543380090
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass93,100 miles (+48)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,100 miles
    Test number
    450691966143
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail93,052 miles (+6,814)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,052 miles
    Test number
    371303831188
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass86,238 miles (+3,868)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,238 miles
    Test number
    989564508893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,370 miles (+4,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,370 miles
    Test number
    585646442291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass77,495 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    185638267804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,831 miles (+13,623)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,831 miles
    Test number
    872034848882
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass58,208 miles (+20,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,208 miles
    Test number
    884891154299
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  15. Pass37,931 miles (+8,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,931 miles
    Test number
    732435744195
    • AdvisoryScrew in n/s/r tyre
  16. Pass29,364 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,364 miles
    Test number
    208612705294
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L21 HAS

Does L21 HAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 HAS is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 HAS?
The MOT on L21 HAS is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 HAS done?
L21 HAS was recorded at 116,124 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 8,008 miles a year.
Has L21 HAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 HAS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 HAS 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 HAS find?
L21 HAS passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake back plate loose; offside front brake back plate loose.

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