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BMW 520

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,991 cc

L273 AVLMOT history

L273 AVL is a red petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,940 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L273 AVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L273 AVL was last recorded at 76,940 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Dec 2007: 6,165 miles, lower than 67,406 miles on 11 Dec 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,440 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
500 miles
Average per year
962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 76,940 miles
  • 2023 – 76,440 miles
  • 2022 – 70,967 miles
  • 2021 – 64,590 miles
  • 2020 – 58,061 miles
  • 2019 – 48,610 miles
  • 2018 – 36,683 miles
  • 2016 – 28,549 miles
  • 2015 – 27,686 miles
  • 2014 – 26,574 miles
  • 2013 – 25,019 miles
  • 2012 – 22,355 miles
  • 2011 – 19,845 miles
  • 2010 – 16,557 miles
  • 2009 – 13,153 miles
  • 2008 – 9,595 miles
  • 2007 – 6,165 miles
  • 2006 – 67,406 miles
  • 2005 – 59,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    220775691601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    412024467408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,940 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,940 miles
    Test number
    365872466685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,440 miles (+5,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,440 miles
    Test number
    389725823032
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,967 miles (+6,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    735302879459
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,590 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,590 miles
    Test number
    959355802194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,547 miles (+6,486)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,547 miles
    Test number
    511809471545
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass58,061 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,061 miles
    Test number
    169616907915
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. FailMileage not read4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    620657967156
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass48,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,610 miles
    Test number
    914995254031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,607 miles (+11,924)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,607 miles
    Test number
    699349009032
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass36,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    974353282548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,683 miles (+8,134)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    264614962633
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass28,549 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,549 miles
    Test number
    663563082876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,686 miles
    Test number
    999448832655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,686 miles (+1,112)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,686 miles
    Test number
    717977647791
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass26,574 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,574 miles
    Test number
    126742054328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,019 miles (+2,664)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,019 miles
    Test number
    395984263326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,355 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,355 miles
    Test number
    358302752388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,845 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,845 miles
    Test number
    767595551390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,557 miles (+3,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,557 miles
    Test number
    994424140302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass13,153 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    13,153 miles
    Test number
    403252049304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,595 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    9,595 miles
    Test number
    334426548384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    6,165 miles
    Test number
    443228847446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail6,165 miles (-61,241)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,165 miles
    Test number
    944328947310
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  26. Pass67,406 miles (+7,918)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    701665546325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    59,488 miles
    Test number
    993276645362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L273 AVL

Does L273 AVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L273 AVL is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L273 AVL?
The MOT on L273 AVL is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L273 AVL done?
L273 AVL was recorded at 76,940 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 962 miles a year.
Has L273 AVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L273 AVL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L273 AVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L273 AVL find?
L273 AVL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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