BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L26 NKOMOT history
L26 NKO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 159,600 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 159,600 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 11,203 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 NKO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 NKO was last recorded at 159,600 miles on 16 May 2026, 13,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,648 miles · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,952 miles
- Average per year
- 11,203 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,600 miles
- 2025 – 145,648 miles
- 2024 – 135,316 miles
- 2023 – 121,364 miles
- 2022 – 109,042 miles
- 2021 – 97,707 miles
- 2020 – 88,673 miles
- 2019 – 76,800 miles
- 2018 – 66,852 miles
- 2017 – 59,176 miles
- 2016 – 47,688 miles
- 2015 – 37,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,600 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that shock absorber bolts onto
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that shock absorber bolts onto
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil level low and oil residue on undertrays
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 6 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,600 miles (+13,952)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 159,600 miles
- Test number
- 647318150481
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass145,648 miles (+10,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 145,648 miles
- Test number
- 786993824002
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,316 miles (+13,952)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 135,316 miles
- Test number
- 245302478474
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass121,364 miles (+12,322)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 121,364 miles
- Test number
- 151212449762
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that shock absorber bolts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that shock absorber bolts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil residue on undertrays
Pass109,042 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 109,042 miles
- Test number
- 729592988942
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that shock absorber bolts onto (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that shock absorber bolts onto (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil level low and oil residue on undertrays
Fail109,042 miles (+11,335)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,042 miles
- Test number
- 666652425309
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that shock absorber bolts onto (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm that shock absorber bolts onto (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil level low and oil residue on undertrays
Pass97,707 miles (+9,034)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 97,707 miles
- Test number
- 616833766307
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryWould not pick up on emissions
Pass88,673 miles (+11,873)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 88,673 miles
- Test number
- 482797266193
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,800 miles (+9,948)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 76,800 miles
- Test number
- 716731152319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,852 miles (+7,676)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 66,852 miles
- Test number
- 368719640268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,176 miles (+11,488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 59,176 miles
- Test number
- 945103722124
- AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays & sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some parts
Pass47,688 miles (+10,683)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 47,688 miles
- Test number
- 352475437592
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass37,005 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 37,005 miles
- Test number
- 447767055140
- NoteFRont pads wearing low
- NoteFron didcs slightly corroaded
Questions about L26 NKO
- Does L26 NKO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 NKO is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 NKO?
- The MOT on L26 NKO is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 NKO done?
- L26 NKO was recorded at 159,600 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 11,203 miles a year.
- Has L26 NKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 NKO has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on L26 NKO 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 NKO find?
- L26 NKO passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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