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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L28 SGHMOT history

L28 SGH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 185,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L28 SGH black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
185,862 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 SGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 SGH was last recorded at 185,862 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 15,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,520 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
15,342 miles
Average per year
12,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,862 miles
  • 2024 – 170,520 miles
  • 2023 – 162,363 miles
  • 2022 – 146,447 miles
  • 2021 – 127,039 miles
  • 2020 – 112,127 miles
  • 2019 – 98,962 miles
  • 2018 – 86,619 miles
  • 2017 – 71,764 miles
  • 2016 – 59,027 miles
  • 2015 – 49,995 miles
  • 2014 – 39,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,862 miles

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,862 miles (+15,342)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    185,862 miles
    Test number
    129025158405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,520 miles (+63)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,520 miles
    Test number
    471878805673
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail170,457 miles (+8,094)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,457 miles
    Test number
    854433802421
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass162,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,363 miles
    Test number
    223723331491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail162,363 miles (+15,916)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,363 miles
    Test number
    227894725244
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass146,447 miles (+19,408)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,447 miles
    Test number
    149050056008
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass127,039 miles (+14,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,039 miles
    Test number
    292516204795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass112,127 miles (+13,165)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,127 miles
    Test number
    884394659022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,962 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,962 miles
    Test number
    923402086349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,811 miles (+12,192)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,811 miles
    Test number
    132155837234
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f headlamp has condensation inside
  11. Pass86,619 miles (+14,855)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,619 miles
    Test number
    485159500971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,764 miles (+12,737)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,764 miles
    Test number
    400425884791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,027 miles (+9,032)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,027 miles
    Test number
    124231146738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,995 miles (+10,967)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,995 miles
    Test number
    528041865179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged but not liekly to be misread
  15. Pass39,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,028 miles
    Test number
    238601074106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L28 SGH

Does L28 SGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 SGH is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L28 SGH?
The MOT on L28 SGH is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 SGH done?
L28 SGH was recorded at 185,862 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 12,880 miles a year.
Has L28 SGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 SGH has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L28 SGH 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 SGH find?
L28 SGH passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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