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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L26 GGEMOT history

L26 GGE is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 65,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
65,724 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 GGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
12 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 GGE was last recorded at 65,724 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,574 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,150 miles
Average per year
4,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,724 miles
  • 2025 – 63,574 miles
  • 2024 – 60,088 miles
  • 2023 – 56,443 miles
  • 2022 – 52,365 miles
  • 2021 – 48,935 miles
  • 2020 – 46,219 miles
  • 2019 – 41,853 miles
  • 2018 – 35,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,724 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,724 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    65,724 miles
    Test number
    540324410773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,574 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,574 miles
    Test number
    227467739344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail63,461 miles (+3,373)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,461 miles
    Test number
    150940879971
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass60,088 miles (+3,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    903329124061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,443 miles (+4,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,443 miles
    Test number
    536188673892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer shoulder and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively strong advise rear propshaft coupling splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass52,365 miles (+3,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,365 miles
    Test number
    480809402632
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass48,935 miles (+2,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,935 miles
    Test number
    174433967350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished

  8. Pass46,219 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    420650259278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,853 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,853 miles
    Test number
    696222627569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,389 miles (+9,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,389 miles
    Test number
    861139153232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass25,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    25,579 miles
    Test number
    281214421889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 GGE

Does L26 GGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 GGE is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 GGE?
The MOT on L26 GGE is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 GGE done?
L26 GGE was recorded at 65,724 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,592 miles a year.
Has L26 GGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 GGE has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 GGE 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 GGE find?
L26 GGE passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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