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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L23 DNJMOT history

L23 DNJ is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

L23 DNJ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
157,833 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 DNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 DNJ was last recorded at 157,833 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 3,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,427 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,406 miles
Average per year
7,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,833 miles
  • 2025 – 154,427 miles
  • 2024 – 150,506 miles
  • 2023 – 149,749 miles
  • 2022 – 142,406 miles
  • 2021 – 137,966 miles
  • 2020 – 133,122 miles
  • 2019 – 126,789 miles
  • 2018 – 118,755 miles
  • 2017 – 109,141 miles
  • 2016 – 100,113 miles
  • 2015 – 89,670 miles
  • 2014 – 77,916 miles
  • 2013 – 68,658 miles
  • 2012 – 56,095 miles
  • 2011 – 47,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,833 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2015

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,833 miles (+3,406)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    157,833 miles
    Test number
    932747218742
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.

  2. Pass154,427 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,427 miles
    Test number
    766481484873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,506 miles (+757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,506 miles
    Test number
    116354812438
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    149,749 miles
    Test number
    284757548015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,749 miles (+7,343)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,749 miles
    Test number
    210893845084
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass142,406 miles (+4,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,406 miles
    Test number
    546460690329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWashers working,but weak

  7. Pass137,966 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,966 miles
    Test number
    475233867335
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail137,966 miles (+4,844)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,966 miles
    Test number
    561758617659
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass133,122 miles (+6,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,122 miles
    Test number
    744248657463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wear on outer edge. (245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass126,789 miles (+8,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,789 miles
    Test number
    196697963761
    • 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. Pass118,755 miles (+9,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,755 miles
    Test number
    468715467749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Cracking in Tread but not Showing Cords.

  12. Pass109,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,141 miles
    Test number
    776023784459
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Fail109,141 miles (+9,028)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,141 miles
    Test number
    632527083552
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass100,113 miles (+10,443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,113 miles
    Test number
    411025553291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,670 miles (+11,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,670 miles
    Test number
    344551927228
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.

  16. Pass77,916 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,916 miles
    Test number
    406864524256
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail77,916 miles (+9,258)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,916 miles
    Test number
    699024524252
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass68,658 miles (+12,563)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,658 miles
    Test number
    827999953229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,095 miles (+8,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,095 miles
    Test number
    846278152218
    • 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)

  20. Pass47,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,256 miles
    Test number
    109309631312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 DNJ

Does L23 DNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DNJ is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 DNJ?
The MOT on L23 DNJ is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 DNJ done?
L23 DNJ was recorded at 157,833 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 7,532 miles a year.
Has L23 DNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 DNJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 DNJ 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 DNJ find?
L23 DNJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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