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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L3 KFMMOT history

L3 KFM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
147,875 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KFM
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
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KFM was last recorded at 147,875 miles on 18 May 2026, 7,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,458 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,417 miles
Average per year
8,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,875 miles
  • 2025 – 140,458 miles
  • 2024 – 126,820 miles
  • 2023 – 113,364 miles
  • 2022 – 100,055 miles
  • 2021 – 87,409 miles
  • 2020 – 83,837 miles
  • 2019 – 79,420 miles
  • 2018 – 76,236 miles
  • 2017 – 72,800 miles
  • 2016 – 64,727 miles
  • 2015 – 48,374 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,875 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,875 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    147,875 miles
    Test number
    334562714368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,458 miles (+13,638)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,458 miles
    Test number
    921711592551
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water/moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,820 miles (+13,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,820 miles
    Test number
    722383270363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  4. Pass113,364 miles (+13,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,364 miles
    Test number
    879051749462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,055 miles (+12,646)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,055 miles
    Test number
    210764174732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,409 miles (+3,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,409 miles
    Test number
    566782417187
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,837 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,837 miles
    Test number
    134966504945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight smear from the front wiper blades

  8. Fail83,837 miles (+4,417)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,837 miles
    Test number
    200424373739
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight smear from the front wiper blades

  9. Pass79,420 miles (+3,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,420 miles
    Test number
    729479386890
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer thread edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,236 miles
    Test number
    869640738997
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail76,236 miles (+3,436)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,236 miles
    Test number
    662031712288
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass72,800 miles (+8,073)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,800 miles
    Test number
    887023634319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,727 miles
    Test number
    328904997427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,727 miles (+16,353)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,727 miles
    Test number
    872100617866
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass48,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,374 miles
    Test number
    319747175020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 KFM

Does L3 KFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KFM is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KFM?
The MOT on L3 KFM is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KFM done?
L3 KFM was recorded at 147,875 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 8,910 miles a year.
Has L3 KFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KFM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L3 KFM 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 KFM find?
L3 KFM passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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