BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L31 FOSMOT history
L31 FOS is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 147,753 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 147,753 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 FOS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 FOS was last recorded at 147,753 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,680 miles · 28 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 73 miles
- Average per year
- 9,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,753 miles
- 2024 – 141,910 miles
- 2023 – 132,453 miles
- 2022 – 127,184 miles
- 2021 – 123,443 miles
- 2020 – 120,705 miles
- 2019 – 114,462 miles
- 2018 – 102,499 miles
- 2017 – 87,553 miles
- 2016 – 70,152 miles
- 2015 – 46,771 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,753 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Service brake excessively fluctuating
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (2mm)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 147,753 miles
- Test number
- 709455134521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,753 miles (+73)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,753 miles
- Test number
- 410900666570
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail147,680 miles (+5,770)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,680 miles
- Test number
- 952758444550
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass141,910 miles (+174)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 141,910 miles
- Test number
- 380318960332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,736 miles (+9,283)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,736 miles
- Test number
- 352027846478
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass132,453 miles (+5,269)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 132,453 miles
- Test number
- 795211110142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,184 miles (+3,741)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 127,184 miles
- Test number
- 992124437900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,443 miles (+2,738)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 123,443 miles
- Test number
- 407755518583
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass120,705 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 120,705 miles
- Test number
- 348631445992
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail120,705 miles (+6,243)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,705 miles
- Test number
- 863569080748
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass114,462 miles (+11,963)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 114,462 miles
- Test number
- 899926086687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,499 miles (+152)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 102,499 miles
- Test number
- 243781869589
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Fail102,347 miles (+14,794)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,347 miles
- Test number
- 288879335852
- DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,553 miles (+17,401)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 87,553 miles
- Test number
- 944197799494
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (3.5.1i)
Pass70,152 miles (+23,381)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 70,152 miles
- Test number
- 341082521996
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,771 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 46,771 miles
- Test number
- 916686875161
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L31 FOS
- Does L31 FOS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 FOS is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L31 FOS?
- The MOT on L31 FOS is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 FOS done?
- L31 FOS was recorded at 147,753 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 9,666 miles a year.
- Has L31 FOS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 FOS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 FOS 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 L31 FOS find?
- L31 FOS passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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