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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L25 SFXMOT history

L25 SFX is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

L25 SFX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,045 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 SFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 SFX was last recorded at 76,045 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,311 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
734 miles
Average per year
3,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,045 miles
  • 2025 – 75,311 miles
  • 2024 – 73,586 miles
  • 2023 – 71,730 miles
  • 2022 – 68,353 miles
  • 2021 – 65,193 miles
  • 2020 – 61,701 miles
  • 2019 – 58,486 miles
  • 2018 – 54,403 miles
  • 2017 – 51,196 miles
  • 2016 – 47,792 miles
  • 2015 – 43,161 miles
  • 2014 – 39,004 miles
  • 2013 – 34,671 miles
  • 2012 – 30,450 miles
  • 2011 – 26,237 miles
  • 2010 – 23,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,045 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,045 miles (+734)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,045 miles
    Test number
    720634694230
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass75,311 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    75,311 miles
    Test number
    874356557978
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail75,309 miles (+1,723)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    956807386293
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass73,586 miles (+1,856)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    73,586 miles
    Test number
    488088536019
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass71,730 miles (+3,377)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    983104015702
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  6. Pass68,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,353 miles
    Test number
    445994810235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,353 miles (+3,160)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,353 miles
    Test number
    870296521369
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,193 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,193 miles
    Test number
    762905403662
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail65,192 miles (+3,491)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,192 miles
    Test number
    365324389870
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass61,701 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,701 miles
    Test number
    165346776229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,588 miles (+3,102)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,588 miles
    Test number
    926249978682
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass58,486 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,486 miles
    Test number
    877505480288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,481 miles (+4,078)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,481 miles
    Test number
    185587106313
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass54,403 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,403 miles
    Test number
    974084826024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,196 miles (+3,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,196 miles
    Test number
    229971904474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass47,792 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,792 miles
    Test number
    196771393598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,161 miles (+4,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,161 miles
    Test number
    805760965143
    • 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)

  18. Pass39,004 miles (+4,333)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,004 miles
    Test number
    458654354167
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

  19. Pass34,671 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,671 miles
    Test number
    456978863105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,450 miles (+4,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    648048372190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass26,237 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,237 miles
    Test number
    928619471108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,457 miles
    Test number
    392501800316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 SFX

Does L25 SFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 SFX is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 SFX?
The MOT on L25 SFX is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 SFX done?
L25 SFX was recorded at 76,045 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,393 miles a year.
Has L25 SFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 SFX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 SFX 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 SFX find?
L25 SFX passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged.

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