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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L3 NDTMOT history

L3 NDT is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 128,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,792 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 NDT
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
19 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 NDT was last recorded at 128,792 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 5,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
123,070 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,722 miles
Average per year
7,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,792 miles
  • 2025 – 123,070 miles
  • 2024 – 115,847 miles
  • 2023 – 114,634 miles
  • 2022 – 113,695 miles
  • 2021 – 106,850 miles
  • 2020 – 98,296 miles
  • 2019 – 89,396 miles
  • 2018 – 81,594 miles
  • 2017 – 70,824 miles
  • 2016 – 59,358 miles
  • 2015 – 48,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,792 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,792 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,792 miles
    Test number
    628784047307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,070 miles (+7,223)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,070 miles
    Test number
    256962096681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,847 miles (+1,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,847 miles
    Test number
    652805250663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass114,634 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,634 miles
    Test number
    387098575730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,695 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,695 miles
    Test number
    524681502058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,850 miles (+8,554)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,850 miles
    Test number
    472053569047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,296 miles (+8,900)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,296 miles
    Test number
    831512205465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,396 miles (+7,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    89,396 miles
    Test number
    743301073101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass81,594 miles (+10,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    444628920401
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass70,824 miles (+11,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    405275330434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass59,358 miles (+11,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    627400812273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wheel rim been repaired
  12. Pass48,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,110 miles
    Test number
    145929965448
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail48,110 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,110 miles
    Test number
    355149465039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about L3 NDT

Does L3 NDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NDT is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 NDT?
The MOT on L3 NDT is valid until 19 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 NDT done?
L3 NDT was recorded at 128,792 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,260 miles a year.
Has L3 NDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 NDT has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on L3 NDT 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 NDT find?
L3 NDT passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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