
BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
L2 SVAMOT history
L2 SVA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 289,102 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 289,102 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 29,817 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L2 SVA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 29 Oct 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L2 SVA was last recorded at 289,102 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 289,050 miles · 13 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 52 miles
- Average per year
- 29,817 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 289,102 miles
- 2025 – 276,284 miles
- 2024 – 252,514 miles
- 2023 – 215,552 miles
- 2022 – 170,257 miles
- 2021 – 128,826 miles
- 2020 – 106,851 miles
- 2019 – 67,930 miles
- 2018 – 58,735 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Acceleration not detected,no emission printout
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass289,102 miles (+52)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 289,102 miles
- Test number
- 306876622651
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail289,050 miles (+12,766)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 289,050 miles
- Test number
- 418518645587
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousSub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached Rear differential three bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass276,284 miles (+8,286)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 276,284 miles
- Test number
- 100635628498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass267,998 miles (+15,484)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 267,998 miles
- Test number
- 257396488075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass252,514 miles (+425)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 252,514 miles
- Test number
- 545483051159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail252,089 miles (+20,231)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,089 miles
- Test number
- 955678111300
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass231,858 miles (+16,306)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 231,858 miles
- Test number
- 579071648317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,552 miles (+323)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 215,552 miles
- Test number
- 882908474136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail215,229 miles (+21,573)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,229 miles
- Test number
- 102166685458
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass193,656 miles (+23,399)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 193,656 miles
- Test number
- 750010059461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,257 miles (+22,655)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 170,257 miles
- Test number
- 280157804852
- AdvisoryEmissions not detected
Pass147,602 miles (+18,776)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 147,602 miles
- Test number
- 814151084736
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,826 miles (+16,272)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 128,826 miles
- Test number
- 999416512181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,554 miles (+5,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 112,554 miles
- Test number
- 164009460888
- AdvisoryAcceleration not detected,no emission printout
Pass106,851 miles (+38,921)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 106,851 miles
- Test number
- 869318029169
- AdvisoryAcceleration not detected,no emission printout
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,930 miles (+9,195)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,930 miles
- Test number
- 422876148990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,735 miles (+329)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 58,735 miles
- Test number
- 650876324050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,406 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,406 miles
- Test number
- 597030821801
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge of the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm, legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about L2 SVA
- Does L2 SVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 SVA is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L2 SVA?
- The MOT on L2 SVA is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L2 SVA done?
- L2 SVA was recorded at 289,102 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 29,817 miles a year.
- Has L2 SVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L2 SVA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L2 SVA 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 SVA find?
- L2 SVA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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