BMW 520
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L28 KVNMOT history
L28 KVN is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,681 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 136,681 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,358 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 KVN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 KVN was last recorded at 136,681 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 8,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,650 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,031 miles
- Average per year
- 9,358 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,681 miles
- 2025 – 128,650 miles
- 2024 – 119,913 miles
- 2023 – 111,658 miles
- 2022 – 104,326 miles
- 2021 – 98,619 miles
- 2020 – 86,297 miles
- 2019 – 79,485 miles
- 2018 – 71,360 miles
- 2017 – 61,238 miles
- 2016 – 47,120 miles
- 2015 – 31,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,681 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,681 miles (+8,031)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 136,681 miles
- Test number
- 259019669980
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass128,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 128,650 miles
- Test number
- 619091979601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,649 miles (+50)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,649 miles
- Test number
- 239092773778
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Fail128,599 miles (+8,686)6 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,599 miles
- Test number
- 656684007321
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Pass119,913 miles (+61)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 119,913 miles
- Test number
- 497954179199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,852 miles (+8,194)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,852 miles
- Test number
- 986711510202
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,658 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 111,658 miles
- Test number
- 928023653165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,657 miles (+7,331)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,657 miles
- Test number
- 723633674757
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,326 miles (+5,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 104,326 miles
- Test number
- 956185012795
- AdvisoryRear offside and nearside worn on inner edges
Pass98,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 98,619 miles
- Test number
- 322983192915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,615 miles (+12,318)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,615 miles
- Test number
- 346532875454
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,297 miles (+6,812)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 86,297 miles
- Test number
- 280454573558
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass79,485 miles (+8,125)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 79,485 miles
- Test number
- 400852012152
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass71,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 71,360 miles
- Test number
- 933941641673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,360 miles (+10,122)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,360 miles
- Test number
- 241192342578
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass61,238 miles (+14,118)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 61,238 miles
- Test number
- 434347870837
- AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
Pass47,120 miles (+15,487)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 47,120 miles
- Test number
- 912554599599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 31,633 miles
- Test number
- 517314955145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L28 KVN
- Does L28 KVN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 KVN is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L28 KVN?
- The MOT on L28 KVN is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L28 KVN done?
- L28 KVN was recorded at 136,681 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 9,358 miles a year.
- Has L28 KVN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 KVN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L28 KVN 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 KVN find?
- L28 KVN passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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