BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L29 KNGMOT history
L29 KNG is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Aug 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 125,567 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 125,567 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,754 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 KNG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 19 Aug 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 KNG was last recorded at 125,567 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 7,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 117,910 miles · 18 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,657 miles
- Average per year
- 9,754 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 125,567 miles
- 2022 – 117,910 miles
- 2020 – 111,434 miles
- 2019 – 103,209 miles
- 2018 – 90,349 miles
- 2017 – 75,881 miles
- 2016 – 60,888 miles
- 2015 – 46,904 miles
- 2014 – 37,861 miles
- 2013 – 28,298 miles
- 2012 – 21,869 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,567 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm pivot worn but secure (3.4 (b) (i))
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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
15 tests since 31 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,567 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 125,567 miles
- Test number
- 362008366024
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm pivot worn but secure (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail125,567 miles (+7,657)1 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,567 miles
- Test number
- 820463198638
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm pivot worn but secure (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass117,910 miles (+6,476)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 117,910 miles
- Test number
- 845912673124
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass111,434 miles (+8,225)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 111,434 miles
- Test number
- 687979283506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,209 miles (+12,860)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,209 miles
- Test number
- 620500193745
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexie pipe weak/leaking slightly
Pass90,349 miles (+14,468)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 90,349 miles
- Test number
- 586418933702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre side wall damaged
Pass75,881 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 75,881 miles
- Test number
- 837510355597
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail75,881 miles (+14,993)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,881 miles
- Test number
- 450243660488
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,888 miles (+4,764)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 60,888 miles
- Test number
- 699951204465
- AdvisoryEmission
Pass56,124 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 56,124 miles
- Test number
- 168606788666
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
Fail56,124 miles (+9,220)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,124 miles
- Test number
- 560843594376
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
- AdvisoryFront tyres getting low
Pass46,904 miles (+9,043)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 46,904 miles
- Test number
- 945367225137
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass37,861 miles (+9,563)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 37,861 miles
- Test number
- 568381524167
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge
Pass28,298 miles (+6,429)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 28,298 miles
- Test number
- 258078633136
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
Pass21,869 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 21,869 miles
- Test number
- 996002552178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L29 KNG
- Does L29 KNG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L29 KNG expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L29 KNG?
- The MOT on L29 KNG expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L29 KNG done?
- L29 KNG was recorded at 125,567 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 9,754 miles a year.
- Has L29 KNG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 KNG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on L29 KNG 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 L29 KNG find?
- L29 KNG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects: offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm pivot worn but secure.
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