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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L2 AVKMOT history

L2 AVK is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L2 AVK silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,106 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 AVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 AVK was last recorded at 122,106 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 2,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,493 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,613 miles
Average per year
2,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,106 miles
  • 2025 – 119,493 miles
  • 2024 – 117,264 miles
  • 2023 – 114,514 miles
  • 2022 – 111,867 miles
  • 2021 – 109,143 miles
  • 2020 – 108,183 miles
  • 2019 – 105,262 miles
  • 2018 – 101,464 miles
  • 2017 – 97,440 miles
  • 2016 – 93,446 miles
  • 2015 – 93,325 miles
  • 2014 – 91,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,106 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTpms light is on, nearside rear tyre

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible brake hose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible brake hose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,106 miles (+2,613)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,106 miles
    Test number
    750510161141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light is on, nearside rear tyre

  2. Pass119,493 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,493 miles
    Test number
    546540715108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Fail119,493 miles (+2,229)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,493 miles
    Test number
    730428070872
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass117,264 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,264 miles
    Test number
    331170165155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail117,264 miles (+2,750)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,264 miles
    Test number
    453333914223
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,514 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,514 miles
    Test number
    825337222851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,867 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,867 miles
    Test number
    445785058275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc backing plate slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire fouling wheel balance weight
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,859 miles (+2,716)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,859 miles
    Test number
    700749546983
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc backing plate slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire fouling wheel balance weight
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,143 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,143 miles
    Test number
    852557794716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,183 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,183 miles
    Test number
    485680474686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,262 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    242224422154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,464 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,464 miles
    Test number
    175933131588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,440 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,440 miles
    Test number
    539665378248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,446 miles
    Test number
    632930463752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,446 miles (+121)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,446 miles
    Test number
    431224264196
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass93,325 miles (+63)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    366362205458
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass93,262 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,262 miles
    Test number
    608718165165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,358 miles
    Test number
    668440454199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,358 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,358 miles
    Test number
    446680054137
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L2 AVK

Does L2 AVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 AVK is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 AVK?
The MOT on L2 AVK is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 AVK done?
L2 AVK was recorded at 122,106 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,615 miles a year.
Has L2 AVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 AVK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 AVK 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 AVK find?
L2 AVK passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of flexible hose; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of flexible hose, and 2 more.

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