BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
L23 DFLMOT history
L23 DFL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,239 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 87,239 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,958 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 DFL
- 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
- 19 Nov 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 DFL was last recorded at 87,239 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 87,239 miles · 13 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,958 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,239 miles
- 2025 – 85,516 miles
- 2024 – 83,193 miles
- 2023 – 79,936 miles
- 2022 – 76,964 miles
- 2021 – 72,457 miles
- 2020 – 67,744 miles
- 2019 – 56,859 miles
- 2018 – 52,402 miles
- 2017 – 47,112 miles
- 2016 – 39,950 miles
- 2015 – 31,098 miles
- 2014 – 24,111 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,239 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 20 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,239 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 87,239 miles
- Test number
- 416320569479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail87,239 miles (+1,723)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,239 miles
- Test number
- 535016335832
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST over legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass85,516 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 85,516 miles
- Test number
- 764463819691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,508 miles (+2,315)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,508 miles
- Test number
- 737230332978
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,193 miles (+3,257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 83,193 miles
- Test number
- 108926001814
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,936 miles (+2,972)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 79,936 miles
- Test number
- 853368809291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,964 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 76,964 miles
- Test number
- 403129835735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,960 miles (+4,503)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,960 miles
- Test number
- 836694246343
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Pass72,457 miles (+4,713)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 72,457 miles
- Test number
- 901928896680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,744 miles (+10,885)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 67,744 miles
- Test number
- 283675066900
- AdvisoryBoth front and osr tyres perishing
- AdvisoryOsf brake pipe corroded slightly
- AdvisoryRear brake discs inner worn and corroded
Pass56,859 miles (+4,457)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 56,859 miles
- Test number
- 732579920095
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass52,402 miles (+5,290)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2019
- Odometer
- 52,402 miles
- Test number
- 993682438233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,112 miles (+7,162)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 47,112 miles
- Test number
- 330689806030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,950 miles (+8,852)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 39,950 miles
- Test number
- 421930784516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,098 miles (+6,987)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 31,098 miles
- Test number
- 108864615032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 24,111 miles
- Test number
- 398260224044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 DFL
- Does L23 DFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DFL is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 DFL?
- The MOT on L23 DFL is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 DFL done?
- L23 DFL was recorded at 87,239 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,958 miles a year.
- Has L23 DFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 DFL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L23 DFL 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 L23 DFL find?
- L23 DFL passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.
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