
BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L23 LJRMOT history
L23 LJR is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 129,049 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 129,049 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,931 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 LJR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 27 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 LJR was last recorded at 129,049 miles on 27 Nov 2021, 22,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 107,039 miles · 30 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 22,010 miles
- Average per year
- 8,931 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 129,049 miles
- 2020 – 107,039 miles
- 2019 – 90,059 miles
- 2018 – 80,945 miles
- 2017 – 75,844 miles
- 2015 – 69,716 miles
- 2014 – 64,630 miles
- 2013 – 57,059 miles
- 2012 – 42,528 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018
Full MOT history
14 tests since 15 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,049 miles (+22,010)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 129,049 miles
- Test number
- 785064852900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,039 miles (+16,980)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 107,039 miles
- Test number
- 839843488119
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass90,059 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,059 miles
- Test number
- 209629326706
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail90,059 miles (+4,336)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,059 miles
- Test number
- 444075593012
- Repaired at testNearside Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass85,723 miles (+4,778)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 85,723 miles
- Test number
- 199021567648
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUndertrays covering underside of vehicle
Pass80,945 miles (+5,101)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 80,945 miles
- Test number
- 743159261730
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass75,844 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 75,844 miles
- Test number
- 338439243078
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low.
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen.
Fail75,844 miles (+6,128)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,844 miles
- Test number
- 553798246210
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low.
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen.
Pass69,716 miles (+5,086)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 69,716 miles
- Test number
- 931467605858
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear seat stopping full inspection of adult belt.
- AdvisoryVarious chips in windscreen.
Pass64,630 miles (+4,292)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 64,630 miles
- Test number
- 607183754315
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass60,338 miles (+3,279)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 60,338 miles
- Test number
- 667502674030
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- 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)
- NoteSmall split in near side rear tyre which is not deep enough to reach cords
Pass57,059 miles (+14,531)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 57,059 miles
- Test number
- 997097373035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,528 miles (+139)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 42,528 miles
- Test number
- 149991482430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,389 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,389 miles
- Test number
- 176005472453
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about L23 LJR
- Does L23 LJR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 LJR expired on 26 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 LJR?
- The MOT on L23 LJR expired on 26 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 LJR done?
- L23 LJR was recorded at 129,049 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2021, an average of 8,931 miles a year.
- Has L23 LJR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 LJR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on L23 LJR 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 LJR find?
- L23 LJR passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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