BMW 520
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,991 cc
L28 FBVMOT history
L28 FBV is a red petrol BMW 520 first used on 10 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 49,473 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 49,473 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,137 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 FBV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 10 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 FBV was last recorded at 49,473 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 49,472 miles · 19 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,137 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,473 miles
- 2025 – 42,967 miles
- 2024 – 37,200 miles
- 2023 – 32,699 miles
- 2012 – 31,816 miles
- 2009 – 31,547 miles
- 2008 – 30,789 miles
- 2007 – 29,827 miles
- 2006 – 27,306 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,473 miles
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
11 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,473 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 49,473 miles
- Test number
- 981038517884
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail49,472 miles (+6,505)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,472 miles
- Test number
- 272883138846
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass42,967 miles (+5,767)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 42,967 miles
- Test number
- 990038309263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,200 miles (+86)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 37,200 miles
- Test number
- 128342651257
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail37,114 miles (+4,415)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,114 miles
- Test number
- 969125323798
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass32,699 miles (+883)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 32,699 miles
- Test number
- 483148228981
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front / rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass31,816 miles (+269)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 31,816 miles
- Test number
- 825567882148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,547 miles (+758)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,547 miles
- Test number
- 272305849220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,789 miles (+962)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 30,789 miles
- Test number
- 111972148208
- 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)
Pass29,827 miles (+2,521)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 29,827 miles
- Test number
- 400359547298
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres scrubbing on inner edges
Pass27,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 27,306 miles
- Test number
- 840535636279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L28 FBV
- Does L28 FBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 FBV is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L28 FBV?
- The MOT on L28 FBV is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L28 FBV done?
- L28 FBV was recorded at 49,473 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 1,137 miles a year.
- Has L28 FBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 FBV has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L28 FBV 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 L28 FBV find?
- L28 FBV passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded front to rear; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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