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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L3 KHSMOT history

L3 KHS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 110,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,130 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KHS was last recorded at 110,130 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 3,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,756 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,374 miles
Average per year
6,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,130 miles
  • 2025 – 106,756 miles
  • 2024 – 103,881 miles
  • 2023 – 101,604 miles
  • 2022 – 98,391 miles
  • 2021 – 96,544 miles
  • 2020 – 93,551 miles
  • 2019 – 88,238 miles
  • 2018 – 78,151 miles
  • 2017 – 63,104 miles
  • 2016 – 43,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,130 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,130 miles (+3,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,130 miles
    Test number
    933135684152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass106,756 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,756 miles
    Test number
    335153365040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,881 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,881 miles
    Test number
    531136183128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,604 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,604 miles
    Test number
    247755331366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,391 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,391 miles
    Test number
    274478561525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,544 miles (+2,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,544 miles
    Test number
    733908739058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass93,551 miles (+5,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,551 miles
    Test number
    630788105370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass88,238 miles (+10,087)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,238 miles
    Test number
    117925715675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,151 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,151 miles
    Test number
    863653300921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Fail78,140 miles (+15,036)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,140 miles
    Test number
    165458593929
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
  11. Pass63,104 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,104 miles
    Test number
    397719763178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,074 miles (+19,667)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,074 miles
    Test number
    488946826728
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass43,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    933025800048
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted

Questions about L3 KHS

Does L3 KHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KHS is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KHS?
The MOT on L3 KHS is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KHS done?
L3 KHS was recorded at 110,130 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,628 miles a year.
Has L3 KHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KHS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on L3 KHS 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 KHS find?
L3 KHS passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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