BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L26 BACMOT history
L26 BAC is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,651 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 125,651 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,783 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 BAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 23 Dec 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 BAC was last recorded at 125,651 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 4,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,290 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,361 miles
- Average per year
- 10,783 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,651 miles
- 2025 – 121,290 miles
- 2024 – 118,297 miles
- 2023 – 109,152 miles
- 2022 – 101,680 miles
- 2021 – 89,904 miles
- 2020 – 77,413 miles
- 2019 – 67,952 miles
- 2018 – 54,099 miles
- 2017 – 39,721 miles
- 2016 – 25,157 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Plastic covers over some components.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Wheel alignment needs checking.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 12 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,651 miles (+4,361)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 125,651 miles
- Test number
- 171897129377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,290 miles (+2,993)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 121,290 miles
- Test number
- 594400991737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,297 miles (+9,145)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 118,297 miles
- Test number
- 859338394965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,152 miles (+7,472)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 109,152 miles
- Test number
- 186470618786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,680 miles (+11,776)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 101,680 miles
- Test number
- 991843323556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,904 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 89,904 miles
- Test number
- 645711753948
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail89,897 miles (+12,484)3 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,897 miles
- Test number
- 945336978471
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides 275/40/r18 conti 3 ssr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRequires full geometry check
Pass77,413 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 77,413 miles
- Test number
- 368834696047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,410 miles (+9,458)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,410 miles
- Test number
- 635771581289
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,952 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 67,952 miles
- Test number
- 114027311307
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail67,952 miles (+13,853)2 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,952 miles
- Test number
- 799272672043
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass54,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 54,099 miles
- Test number
- 691295572639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,096 miles (+14,375)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,096 miles
- Test number
- 484255428116
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass39,721 miles (+14,564)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 39,721 miles
- Test number
- 418444189913
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass25,157 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 25,157 miles
- Test number
- 413047407057
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer shoulders.
- AdvisoryPlastic covers over some components.
- AdvisoryWheel alignment needs checking.
Fail25,157 miles2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,157 miles
- Test number
- 246281870086
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer shoulders.
- AdvisoryPlastic covers over some components.
- AdvisoryWheel alignment needs checking.
Questions about L26 BAC
- Does L26 BAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 BAC is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 BAC?
- The MOT on L26 BAC is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 BAC done?
- L26 BAC was recorded at 125,651 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 10,783 miles a year.
- Has L26 BAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 BAC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on L26 BAC 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 L26 BAC find?
- L26 BAC passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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