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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L2 WSVMOT history

L2 WSV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

L2 WSV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
198,912 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 WSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 WSV was last recorded at 198,912 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 3,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2012: 75,756 miles, lower than 75,924 miles on 19 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
195,503 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,409 miles
Average per year
8,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,912 miles
  • 2025 – 195,503 miles
  • 2024 – 192,511 miles
  • 2023 – 188,631 miles
  • 2022 – 182,873 miles
  • 2021 – 178,358 miles
  • 2020 – 175,591 miles
  • 2019 – 172,322 miles
  • 2017 – 159,552 miles
  • 2016 – 143,158 miles
  • 2015 – 117,024 miles
  • 2014 – 104,937 miles
  • 2013 – 95,493 miles
  • 2012 – 85,933 miles
  • 2011 – 75,924 miles
  • 2010 – 68,779 miles
  • 2009 – 62,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,912 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,912 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    198,912 miles
    Test number
    228078191378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,503 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    195,503 miles
    Test number
    329385449902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass192,511 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    192,511 miles
    Test number
    858237834785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,631 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    188,631 miles
    Test number
    981046841834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass182,873 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    182,873 miles
    Test number
    567056760824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,358 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    178,358 miles
    Test number
    903060714017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,591 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    175,591 miles
    Test number
    966483660970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,322 miles (+12,770)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    172,322 miles
    Test number
    697277391412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,552 miles (+16,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    159,552 miles
    Test number
    868853565396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass143,158 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    143,158 miles
    Test number
    740767069954
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low for printout

  11. Fail143,155 miles (+26,131)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,155 miles
    Test number
    830090220970
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low for printout

  12. Pass117,024 miles (+12,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,024 miles
    Test number
    462867495414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass104,937 miles (+22)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,937 miles
    Test number
    398444794411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail104,915 miles (+9,422)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,915 miles
    Test number
    526490894290
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass95,493 miles (+9,560)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,493 miles
    Test number
    519488793213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,933 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,933 miles
    Test number
    327743192473
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass85,933 miles (+10,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,933 miles
    Test number
    336653192455
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass75,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    75,756 miles
    Test number
    167223262287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,756 miles (-168)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,756 miles
    Test number
    508253062267
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass75,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    996642391250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,924 miles (+7,145)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    325322991219
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass68,779 miles (+6,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,779 miles
    Test number
    733369580244
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass62,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,617 miles
    Test number
    743668589204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 WSV

Does L2 WSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 WSV is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 WSV?
The MOT on L2 WSV is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 WSV done?
L2 WSV was recorded at 198,912 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 8,336 miles a year.
Has L2 WSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 WSV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on L2 WSV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L2 WSV find?
L2 WSV passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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