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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L21 VONMOT history

L21 VON is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
78,661 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 VON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 VON was last recorded at 78,661 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,661 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,661 miles
  • 2024 – 73,792 miles
  • 2023 – 68,647 miles
  • 2022 – 62,167 miles
  • 2021 – 57,069 miles
  • 2020 – 50,710 miles
  • 2019 – 41,645 miles
  • 2018 – 35,258 miles
  • 2017 – 29,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,661 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,661 miles
    Test number
    250737712536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail78,661 miles (+4,869)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,661 miles
    Test number
    231271280905
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge wear to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass73,792 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,792 miles
    Test number
    444543213516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,647 miles (+6,480)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,647 miles
    Test number
    203937566795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,167 miles
    Test number
    808555710380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,167 miles (+5,098)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,167 miles
    Test number
    837984996090
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing x1 on each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass57,069 miles (+6,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,069 miles
    Test number
    311271759956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass50,710 miles (+9,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,710 miles
    Test number
    189004291327
    • 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))
  9. Pass41,645 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,645 miles
    Test number
    414118709157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,258 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,258 miles
    Test number
    609970372197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,825 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,825 miles
    Test number
    163898554104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,124 miles
    Test number
    834389096107
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about L21 VON

Does L21 VON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 VON is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 VON?
The MOT on L21 VON is valid until 28 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 VON done?
L21 VON was recorded at 78,661 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,706 miles a year.
Has L21 VON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 VON has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 VON 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 VON find?
L21 VON passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear.

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