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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L23 RLRMOT history

L23 RLR is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

L23 RLR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,612 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 RLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 RLR was last recorded at 134,612 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 4,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,096 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,516 miles
Average per year
5,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,612 miles
  • 2025 – 130,096 miles
  • 2024 – 126,056 miles
  • 2023 – 115,332 miles
  • 2022 – 112,314 miles
  • 2021 – 109,367 miles
  • 2019 – 103,869 miles
  • 2018 – 98,548 miles
  • 2017 – 97,339 miles
  • 2016 – 87,702 miles
  • 2015 – 72,062 miles
  • 2014 – 62,018 miles
  • 2013 – 57,128 miles
  • 2012 – 52,008 miles
  • 2011 – 46,322 miles
  • 2010 – 42,104 miles
  • 2009 – 32,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,612 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,612 miles (+4,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,612 miles
    Test number
    361552809700
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass130,096 miles (+4,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,096 miles
    Test number
    757345819137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,056 miles (+10,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,056 miles
    Test number
    744847612991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,332 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,332 miles
    Test number
    933422101155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,414 miles (+2,100)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,414 miles
    Test number
    431270197231
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,314 miles (+2,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,314 miles
    Test number
    850088691845
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass109,367 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,367 miles
    Test number
    406547847463
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail109,364 miles (+5,495)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,364 miles
    Test number
    804409393620
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass103,869 miles (+5,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,869 miles
    Test number
    657082542100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass98,548 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,548 miles
    Test number
    824276651685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,339 miles (+9,637)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,339 miles
    Test number
    363148114599
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door damaged
    • AdvisoryDrivers door mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly deteriorated and cracked slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear quarter damaged

  12. Pass87,702 miles (+103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,702 miles
    Test number
    728459398924
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBody damage

  13. Fail87,599 miles (+15,537)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,599 miles
    Test number
    837729249555
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBody damage

  14. Fail72,062 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,062 miles
    Test number
    236912655452
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,062 miles (+10,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,062 miles
    Test number
    916162755134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,018 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    538775654095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,967 miles (+4,839)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    946612654054
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,128 miles (+5,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    265583463024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,008 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,008 miles
    Test number
    777301402151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,322 miles (+4,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,322 miles
    Test number
    327382901199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,104 miles (+9,744)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,104 miles
    Test number
    424968380099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,360 miles
    Test number
    461796159097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 RLR

Does L23 RLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RLR is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 RLR?
The MOT on L23 RLR is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 RLR done?
L23 RLR was recorded at 134,612 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 5,972 miles a year.
Has L23 RLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 RLR has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L23 RLR 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 RLR find?
L23 RLR passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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