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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L26 MOHMOT history

L26 MOH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 147,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

L26 MOH black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,008 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MOH was last recorded at 147,008 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 7,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,841 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,167 miles
Average per year
11,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,008 miles
  • 2025 – 139,841 miles
  • 2024 – 131,068 miles
  • 2023 – 123,640 miles
  • 2022 – 113,109 miles
  • 2021 – 103,527 miles
  • 2020 – 85,964 miles
  • 2019 – 74,141 miles
  • 2018 – 48,181 miles
  • 2017 – 44,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,008 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front bumper damaged and loose o/s/f .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,008 miles (+7,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,008 miles
    Test number
    249875231869
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass139,841 miles (+8,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,841 miles
    Test number
    735622057960
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,068 miles (+7,428)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,068 miles
    Test number
    756228367338
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Low beam light slightly discolored
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass123,640 miles (+10,531)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    123,640 miles
    Test number
    638988946355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,109 miles (+9,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,109 miles
    Test number
    923533548150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass103,527 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,527 miles
    Test number
    220392621867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,366 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,366 miles
    Test number
    439088666037
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  8. Fail98,366 miles (+12,402)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,366 miles
    Test number
    383801342596
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  9. Pass85,964 miles (+11,823)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,964 miles
    Test number
    699181066121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,141 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,141 miles
    Test number
    588077377639
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged and loose o/s/f .
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn and wearing out of shape.

  11. Fail74,141 miles (+25,960)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,141 miles
    Test number
    221921780082
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged and loose o/s/f .
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn and wearing out of shape.

  12. Pass48,181 miles (+3,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,181 miles
    Test number
    189741718336
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure

  13. Pass44,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,417 miles
    Test number
    121393615766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L26 MOH

Does L26 MOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MOH is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MOH?
The MOT on L26 MOH is valid until 10 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 MOH done?
L26 MOH was recorded at 147,008 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 11,239 miles a year.
Has L26 MOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MOH has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L26 MOH 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 MOH find?
L26 MOH passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm.

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