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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L21 TVAMOT history

L21 TVA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Oct 2010. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 203,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2025
Mileage
203,637 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 TVA
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
1 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 TVA was last recorded at 203,637 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 16,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,135 miles · 18 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
16,502 miles
Average per year
13,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 203,637 miles
  • 2023 – 187,135 miles
  • 2022 – 173,595 miles
  • 2021 – 160,885 miles
  • 2020 – 154,513 miles
  • 2019 – 147,644 miles
  • 2018 – 137,257 miles
  • 2017 – 116,747 miles
  • 2016 – 98,016 miles
  • 2015 – 81,716 miles
  • 2014 – 67,252 miles
  • 2013 – 50,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,637 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,637 miles (+16,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    203,637 miles
    Test number
    673089364543
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  2. Pass187,135 miles (+13,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    187,135 miles
    Test number
    207715624994
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass173,595 miles (+12,710)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    173,595 miles
    Test number
    630817600825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,885 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,885 miles
    Test number
    365210244911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,819 miles (+6,306)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,819 miles
    Test number
    403347220348
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass154,513 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,513 miles
    Test number
    952831955951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,644 miles (+10,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,644 miles
    Test number
    674346287173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass137,257 miles (+20,510)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    137,257 miles
    Test number
    359313007317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,747 miles (+18,731)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,747 miles
    Test number
    772561292692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,016 miles (+16,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    98,016 miles
    Test number
    508111609355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted .
  11. Pass81,716 miles (+14,464)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    608333557648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,252 miles (+16,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,252 miles
    Test number
    315796664238
    • NoteBoth rear tyres very close to limit (2mm)
  13. Pass50,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,558 miles
    Test number
    358346063460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 TVA

Does L21 TVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 TVA expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 TVA?
The MOT on L21 TVA expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 TVA done?
L21 TVA was recorded at 203,637 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 13,660 miles a year.
Has L21 TVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 TVA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L21 TVA 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 TVA find?
L21 TVA passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: coolant leak.

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