BMW 520
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L3 DKRMOT history
L3 DKR is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 110,634 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 110,634 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,519 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 DKR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 DKR was last recorded at 110,634 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 2,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,777 miles · 7 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,857 miles
- Average per year
- 6,519 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,634 miles
- 2025 – 107,777 miles
- 2024 – 104,352 miles
- 2023 – 102,328 miles
- 2022 – 101,153 miles
- 2021 – 99,323 miles
- 2020 – 98,479 miles
- 2019 – 94,680 miles
- 2018 – 89,302 miles
- 2017 – 80,358 miles
- 2016 – 61,864 miles
- 2015 – 46,893 miles
- 2014 – 33,545 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,634 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,634 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 110,634 miles
- Test number
- 356870500257
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail110,634 miles (+2,857)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,634 miles
- Test number
- 811135940505
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,777 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 107,777 miles
- Test number
- 368643369161
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail107,777 miles (+3,425)3 major2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,777 miles
- Test number
- 668539633698
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass104,352 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 104,352 miles
- Test number
- 602225947461
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass102,328 miles (+1,175)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 102,328 miles
- Test number
- 694273408580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,153 miles (+1,830)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 101,153 miles
- Test number
- 720150382150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,323 miles (+844)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 99,323 miles
- Test number
- 287218613442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,479 miles (+3,799)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 98,479 miles
- Test number
- 282352723356
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,680 miles (+5,378)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 94,680 miles
- Test number
- 945976149646
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass89,302 miles (+8,944)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 89,302 miles
- Test number
- 264734464390
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 80,358 miles
- Test number
- 350401533501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,358 miles (+18,494)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,358 miles
- Test number
- 995346517663
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass61,864 miles (+14,971)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 61,864 miles
- Test number
- 613277449003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,893 miles (+13,348)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 46,893 miles
- Test number
- 385133865176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 33,545 miles
- Test number
- 917282964121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 DKR
- Does L3 DKR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DKR is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 DKR?
- The MOT on L3 DKR is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 DKR done?
- L3 DKR was recorded at 110,634 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,519 miles a year.
- Has L3 DKR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 DKR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 DKR 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 L3 DKR find?
- L3 DKR passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective smearing; offside windscreen wiper blade defective smearing; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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