BMW 520
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L23 MMCMOT history
L23 MMC is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,364 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 142,364 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,518 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 MMC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 24 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 MMC was last recorded at 142,364 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 4,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,096 miles · 24 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,268 miles
- Average per year
- 6,518 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,364 miles
- 2025 – 138,096 miles
- 2024 – 134,499 miles
- 2023 – 133,859 miles
- 2022 – 133,113 miles
- 2021 – 132,593 miles
- 2020 – 131,932 miles
- 2019 – 128,496 miles
- 2018 – 116,227 miles
- 2017 – 103,494 miles
- 2016 – 89,768 miles
- 2015 – 76,846 miles
- 2014 – 65,756 miles
- 2013 – 55,169 miles
- 2012 – 50,727 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,364 miles
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged discoloured
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,364 miles (+4,268)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 142,364 miles
- Test number
- 964023314404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,096 miles (+3,597)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 138,096 miles
- Test number
- 374848859844
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,499 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 134,499 miles
- Test number
- 824386958188
- MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail134,499 miles (+640)1 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,499 miles
- Test number
- 451605466036
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass133,859 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 133,859 miles
- Test number
- 497824821872
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail133,859 miles (+746)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,859 miles
- Test number
- 257262616241
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,113 miles (+520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 133,113 miles
- Test number
- 450160790011
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,593 miles (+661)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 132,593 miles
- Test number
- 791782150503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,932 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 131,932 miles
- Test number
- 142234463661
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted inner face
- AdvisoryParking brake high
Fail131,932 miles (+3,436)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,932 miles
- Test number
- 353997186803
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted inner face
- AdvisoryParking brake high
Pass128,496 miles (+12,269)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 128,496 miles
- Test number
- 153753363066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,227 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 116,227 miles
- Test number
- 973829779111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,159 miles (+12,665)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,159 miles
- Test number
- 457647073643
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass103,494 miles (+13,726)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 103,494 miles
- Test number
- 808311983579
- AdvisoryNail in tyre n/s/f
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both edges (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass89,768 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 89,768 miles
- Test number
- 146536536300
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
Fail89,768 miles (+12,922)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,768 miles
- Test number
- 996767396273
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
Pass76,846 miles (+11,090)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 76,846 miles
- Test number
- 507875075068
- 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)
Pass65,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 65,756 miles
- Test number
- 457512374064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,756 miles (+10,587)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,756 miles
- Test number
- 755412874087
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass55,169 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 55,169 miles
- Test number
- 707872453056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,169 miles (+4,442)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,169 miles
- Test number
- 516451553001
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass50,727 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 50,727 miles
- Test number
- 659572062224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail50,727 miles4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,727 miles
- Test number
- 115352862216
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L23 MMC
- Does L23 MMC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MMC is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 MMC?
- The MOT on L23 MMC is valid until 23 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 MMC done?
- L23 MMC was recorded at 142,364 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 6,518 miles a year.
- Has L23 MMC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 MMC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L23 MMC 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 MMC find?
- L23 MMC passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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