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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L31 TJSMOT history

L31 TJS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 204,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
204,478 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 TJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 TJS was last recorded at 204,478 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,047 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
431 miles
Average per year
10,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,478 miles
  • 2025 – 191,904 miles
  • 2024 – 182,496 miles
  • 2023 – 170,701 miles
  • 2022 – 157,175 miles
  • 2021 – 148,084 miles
  • 2020 – 141,662 miles
  • 2019 – 133,683 miles
  • 2018 – 123,170 miles
  • 2017 – 112,224 miles
  • 2016 – 105,683 miles
  • 2015 – 98,765 miles
  • 2014 – 90,221 miles
  • 2013 – 74,500 miles
  • 2012 – 62,555 miles
  • 2011 – 50,517 miles
  • 2010 – 40,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,478 miles
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,478 miles (+431)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    204,478 miles
    Test number
    153643026406
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail204,047 miles (+12,143)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,047 miles
    Test number
    809226820557
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass191,904 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    191,904 miles
    Test number
    948279823491
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail191,904 miles (+9,408)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,904 miles
    Test number
    732107356958
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass182,496 miles (+11,795)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    182,496 miles
    Test number
    199970730193
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,701 miles (+213)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    170,701 miles
    Test number
    545723893851
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail170,488 miles (+13,313)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,488 miles
    Test number
    901029004117
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass157,175 miles (+9,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    157,175 miles
    Test number
    964112472387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,084 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,084 miles
    Test number
    160622405921
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail148,075 miles (+6,413)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,075 miles
    Test number
    513495526756
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre damaged on inner edge but no ply or cords exposed
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass141,662 miles (+7,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    141,662 miles
    Test number
    425867602626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass133,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    133,683 miles
    Test number
    655774437716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail133,683 miles (+10,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,683 miles
    Test number
    914512508913
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass123,170 miles (+10,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,170 miles
    Test number
    501890111075
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  15. Fail112,883 miles (+659)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,883 miles
    Test number
    128675321412
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryLow Emitter
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass112,224 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,224 miles
    Test number
    511626325724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,683 miles
    Test number
    792555869149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,683 miles (+6,918)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,683 miles
    Test number
    148977370402
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass98,765 miles (+8,544)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    238305885031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,221 miles (+15,721)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,221 miles
    Test number
    679870894051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,500 miles (+11,945)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    637425283008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,555 miles
    Test number
    878874992079
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail62,555 miles (+12,038)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,555 miles
    Test number
    288444592059
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass50,517 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,517 miles
    Test number
    258705191093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,424 miles (+10,264)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,424 miles
    Test number
    127050091090
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  26. Pass40,160 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,160 miles
    Test number
    483071190043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,146 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,146 miles
    Test number
    550360990083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L31 TJS

Does L31 TJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 TJS is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 TJS?
The MOT on L31 TJS is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 TJS done?
L31 TJS was recorded at 204,478 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 10,243 miles a year.
Has L31 TJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 TJS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 TJS 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 TJS find?
L31 TJS passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.

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