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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L25 KDHMOT history

L25 KDH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 150,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,232 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
10,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 KDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 KDH was last recorded at 150,232 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 13,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,105 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,127 miles
Average per year
10,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,232 miles
  • 2024 – 137,105 miles
  • 2023 – 121,123 miles
  • 2022 – 109,774 miles
  • 2021 – 97,825 miles
  • 2020 – 84,047 miles
  • 2019 – 70,786 miles
  • 2018 – 66,054 miles
  • 2017 – 55,209 miles
  • 2016 – 50,786 miles
  • 2015 – 43,786 miles
  • 2014 – 33,063 miles
  • 2013 – 24,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,232 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,232 miles (+13,127)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,232 miles
    Test number
    179840579774
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass137,105 miles (+15,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,105 miles
    Test number
    682694869749
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass121,123 miles (+11,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,123 miles
    Test number
    205221890117
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential seal has cracks
  4. Pass109,774 miles (+11,949)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,774 miles
    Test number
    469373282619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass97,825 miles (+13,778)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,825 miles
    Test number
    793135722959
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks and also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass84,047 miles (+13,261)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,047 miles
    Test number
    879529873822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,786 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,786 miles
    Test number
    306878821795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,054 miles (+10,845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,054 miles
    Test number
    121618181430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,209 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,209 miles
    Test number
    317144356039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,786 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,786 miles
    Test number
    489136836613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,786 miles (+10,723)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,786 miles
    Test number
    121412651711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,063 miles (+8,322)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,063 miles
    Test number
    126915384287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,741 miles
    Test number
    647548893235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 KDH

Does L25 KDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 KDH is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L25 KDH?
The MOT on L25 KDH is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 KDH done?
L25 KDH was recorded at 150,232 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 10,354 miles a year.
Has L25 KDH ever failed its MOT?
No. L25 KDH has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L25 KDH 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 L25 KDH find?
L25 KDH passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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