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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L3 TDCMOT history

L3 TDC is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 56,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,170 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
20 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TDC was last recorded at 56,170 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,164 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,170 miles
  • 2024 – 52,260 miles
  • 2023 – 49,492 miles
  • 2022 – 44,597 miles
  • 2021 – 39,697 miles
  • 2020 – 33,842 miles
  • 2019 – 21,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,170 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 19 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,170 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    995593229265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail56,164 miles (+3,904)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,164 miles
    Test number
    672417243954
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass52,260 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    921792142812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,492 miles (+4,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    49,492 miles
    Test number
    457009883909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass44,597 miles (+4,900)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    44,597 miles
    Test number
    861399550174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,697 miles (+5,855)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,697 miles
    Test number
    121224148106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,842 miles (+11,863)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,842 miles
    Test number
    557694295055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    21,979 miles
    Test number
    696599315928
    • 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))

Questions about L3 TDC

Does L3 TDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TDC is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 TDC?
The MOT on L3 TDC is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 TDC done?
L3 TDC was recorded at 56,170 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,283 miles a year.
Has L3 TDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TDC has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 TDC 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 TDC find?
L3 TDC passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face.

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