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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L23 NLSMOT history

L23 NLS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L23 NLS grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
157,255 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 NLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 NLS was last recorded at 157,255 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 12,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,105 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,150 miles
Average per year
10,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,255 miles
  • 2025 – 145,105 miles
  • 2024 – 131,724 miles
  • 2023 – 119,887 miles
  • 2022 – 116,794 miles
  • 2021 – 105,170 miles
  • 2020 – 92,206 miles
  • 2019 – 82,230 miles
  • 2018 – 70,304 miles
  • 2017 – 61,856 miles
  • 2016 – 55,012 miles
  • 2015 – 43,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,255 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front disc heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing 100%

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Drivetrain fault on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    157,255 miles
    Test number
    600733796203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail157,255 miles (+12,150)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,255 miles
    Test number
    664100789926
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass145,105 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,105 miles
    Test number
    750810215559
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective not clearing 100% (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front disc heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryDrivetrain fault on dash

  4. Fail145,089 miles (+13,365)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,089 miles
    Test number
    142853736142
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective not clearing 100% (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front disc heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryDrivetrain fault on dash

  5. Pass131,724 miles (+11,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,724 miles
    Test number
    395165057588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,887 miles (+3,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,887 miles
    Test number
    369266810300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,794 miles (+11,624)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,794 miles
    Test number
    443472734990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,170 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,170 miles
    Test number
    459536660239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail105,169 miles (+12,963)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,169 miles
    Test number
    328510875397
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,206 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,206 miles
    Test number
    773562717632
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  11. Fail92,206 miles (+9,976)1 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,206 miles
    Test number
    541683700071
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  12. Pass82,230 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,230 miles
    Test number
    826287371893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,430 miles (+7,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    969819172280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass70,304 miles (+8,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,304 miles
    Test number
    764339660240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,856 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,856 miles
    Test number
    634336312878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,012 miles (+11,263)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    795646305975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,749 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    155806255113
    • NoteEmissions test passed as readings too low to register.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L23 NLS

Does L23 NLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 NLS is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 NLS?
The MOT on L23 NLS is valid until 9 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 NLS done?
L23 NLS was recorded at 157,255 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 10,007 miles a year.
Has L23 NLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 NLS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 NLS 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 NLS find?
L23 NLS passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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