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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L34 CJWMOT history

L34 CJW is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 267,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
267,092 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
21,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L34 CJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L34 CJW was last recorded at 267,092 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 15,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
251,825 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,267 miles
Average per year
21,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 267,092 miles
  • 2025 – 251,825 miles
  • 2024 – 233,809 miles
  • 2023 – 202,811 miles
  • 2021 – 166,687 miles
  • 2020 – 132,716 miles
  • 2019 – 104,882 miles
  • 2018 – 60,099 miles
  • 2017 – 54,994 miles
  • 2016 – 44,273 miles
  • 2015 – 37,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,092 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,092 miles (+15,267)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    267,092 miles
    Test number
    214770013700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass251,825 miles (+18,016)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    251,825 miles
    Test number
    484838931983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass233,809 miles (+30,998)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    233,809 miles
    Test number
    175636602008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass202,811 miles (+36,124)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    202,811 miles
    Test number
    369184595813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,687 miles (+33,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    166,687 miles
    Test number
    580643981105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass132,716 miles (+27,834)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,716 miles
    Test number
    212535625652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,882 miles (+43,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,882 miles
    Test number
    619268318518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass61,793 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    536126079456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,099 miles (+5,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,099 miles
    Test number
    783140222373
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor
  10. Pass54,994 miles (+10,721)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,994 miles
    Test number
    146247443319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass44,273 miles (+6,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,273 miles
    Test number
    697089562503
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass37,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,436 miles
    Test number
    686943255169
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L34 CJW

Does L34 CJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L34 CJW is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L34 CJW?
The MOT on L34 CJW is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L34 CJW done?
L34 CJW was recorded at 267,092 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 21,530 miles a year.
Has L34 CJW ever failed its MOT?
No. L34 CJW has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L34 CJW 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 L34 CJW find?
L34 CJW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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