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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L2 ACUMOT history

L2 ACU is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
115,021 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 ACU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 ACU was last recorded at 115,021 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 8,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,621 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,400 miles
Average per year
6,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,021 miles
  • 2022 – 106,621 miles
  • 2021 – 98,738 miles
  • 2020 – 91,902 miles
  • 2019 – 84,554 miles
  • 2018 – 78,472 miles
  • 2017 – 69,689 miles
  • 2016 – 61,132 miles
  • 2015 – 54,474 miles
  • 2014 – 48,145 miles
  • 2012 – 39,582 miles
  • 2011 – 33,845 miles
  • 2010 – 29,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,021 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,021 miles (+8,400)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,021 miles
    Test number
    2451378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,621 miles (+7,883)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,621 miles
    Test number
    1332392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,738 miles (+6,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,738 miles
    Test number
    109424240509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil dampness around rear transmission area seal area
  4. Pass91,902 miles (+1,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,902 miles
    Test number
    318939670893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread perished
  5. Fail90,409 miles (+5,855)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,409 miles
    Test number
    540800871364
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass84,554 miles (+6,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,554 miles
    Test number
    817511322008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass78,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,472 miles
    Test number
    727908706581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,472 miles (+8,783)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,472 miles
    Test number
    383983695491
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass69,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,689 miles
    Test number
    141216536285
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail69,689 miles (+8,557)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,689 miles
    Test number
    701102654295
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass61,132 miles (+6,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,132 miles
    Test number
    141271489797
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre split on outer wall
  12. Pass54,474 miles (+6,329)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    569202185062
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass48,145 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,145 miles
    Test number
    678821884053
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail48,145 miles (+8,563)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,145 miles
    Test number
    325721284039
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass39,582 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,582 miles
    Test number
    509489022249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,170 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,170 miles
    Test number
    968442782051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,845 miles (+3,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,845 miles
    Test number
    258428281079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass29,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,947 miles
    Test number
    222712610454
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L2 ACU

Does L2 ACU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 ACU expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 ACU?
The MOT on L2 ACU expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 ACU done?
L2 ACU was recorded at 115,021 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 6,304 miles a year.
Has L2 ACU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 ACU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L2 ACU 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 L2 ACU find?
L2 ACU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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