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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L27 BEDMOT history

L27 BED is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 108,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,812 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 BED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 BED was last recorded at 108,812 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 7,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,349 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,463 miles
Average per year
8,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,812 miles
  • 2025 – 101,349 miles
  • 2024 – 90,587 miles
  • 2023 – 83,376 miles
  • 2022 – 76,445 miles
  • 2021 – 74,253 miles
  • 2020 – 57,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,812 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 front both sides (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 5 Jun 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,812 miles (+7,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,812 miles
    Test number
    410853095739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 front both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass101,349 miles (+10,762)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,349 miles
    Test number
    253711160088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,587 miles (+7,211)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,587 miles
    Test number
    305301785657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,376 miles (+6,931)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,376 miles
    Test number
    264289330528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,445 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,445 miles
    Test number
    381330663838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    178556543624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail74,253 miles (+17,192)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    387615068617
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass57,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,061 miles
    Test number
    119646223527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 BED

Does L27 BED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 BED is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 BED?
The MOT on L27 BED is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 BED done?
L27 BED was recorded at 108,812 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,172 miles a year.
Has L27 BED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 BED has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L27 BED 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 L27 BED find?
L27 BED passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 front both sides.

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