
BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L23 VYCMOT history
L23 VYC is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 175,242 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 175,242 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 VYC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 26 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 VYC was last recorded at 175,242 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 175,220 miles · 23 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 11,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 175,242 miles
- 2023 – 151,308 miles
- 2022 – 142,557 miles
- 2021 – 135,026 miles
- 2020 – 129,541 miles
- 2019 – 122,692 miles
- 2018 – 114,590 miles
- 2017 – 105,864 miles
- 2016 – 85,372 miles
- 2015 – 68,881 miles
- 2014 – 51,701 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
13 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,242 miles (+22)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 175,242 miles
- Test number
- 353007590989
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail175,220 miles (+23,912)8 dangerous9 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,220 miles
- Test number
- 794500360590
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Pass151,308 miles (+8,751)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 151,308 miles
- Test number
- 264213160115
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff light covering of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,557 miles (+7,531)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 142,557 miles
- Test number
- 867565078222
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts starting to perish/crack between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass135,026 miles (+5,485)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 135,026 miles
- Test number
- 451081165870
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,541 miles (+6,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 129,541 miles
- Test number
- 896548786036
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,692 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,692 miles
- Test number
- 143827766888
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail122,692 miles (+8,102)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,692 miles
- Test number
- 700193745996
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass114,590 miles (+8,726)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 114,590 miles
- Test number
- 590019198796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,864 miles (+20,492)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 105,864 miles
- Test number
- 135195624462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass85,372 miles (+16,491)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 85,372 miles
- Test number
- 568090304311
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted .
- AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted .
Pass68,881 miles (+17,180)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 68,881 miles
- Test number
- 806151455087
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront & Rear discs lipped
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,701 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 51,701 miles
- Test number
- 739146454054
- NoteNearside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges.
Questions about L23 VYC
- Does L23 VYC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 VYC expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 VYC?
- The MOT on L23 VYC expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 VYC done?
- L23 VYC was recorded at 175,242 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 11,739 miles a year.
- Has L23 VYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 VYC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L23 VYC 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 VYC find?
- L23 VYC passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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