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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L3 WUCMOT history

L3 WUC is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 145,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,132 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 WUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 WUC was last recorded at 145,132 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 9,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,650 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,482 miles
Average per year
10,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,132 miles
  • 2024 – 135,650 miles
  • 2023 – 124,602 miles
  • 2022 – 113,475 miles
  • 2021 – 102,950 miles
  • 2020 – 92,426 miles
  • 2019 – 81,230 miles
  • 2018 – 72,501 miles
  • 2017 – 63,393 miles
  • 2016 – 52,725 miles
  • 2015 – 42,641 miles
  • 2014 – 30,037 miles
  • 2013 – 19,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,132 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Both rear tyres worn on inner edge - 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,132 miles (+9,482)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,132 miles
    Test number
    429762816975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,650 miles (+11,034)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,650 miles
    Test number
    899885195055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,616 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,616 miles
    Test number
    634642663477
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail124,602 miles (+11,127)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,602 miles
    Test number
    506922647434
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass113,475 miles (+10,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,475 miles
    Test number
    265782358961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass102,950 miles (+10,524)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,950 miles
    Test number
    687076350356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,426 miles (+11,196)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,426 miles
    Test number
    671825094501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,230 miles (+8,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,230 miles
    Test number
    376741798956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass72,501 miles (+9,108)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,501 miles
    Test number
    915850808615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,393 miles (+10,668)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,393 miles
    Test number
    427108989789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,725 miles (+59)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,725 miles
    Test number
    353005531760
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge - 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre 2.5mm and worn on both edges - bald
  12. Fail52,666 miles (+10,025)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,666 miles
    Test number
    464257571696
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge - 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre 2.5mm and worn on both edges - bald
  13. Pass42,641 miles (+12,604)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,641 miles
    Test number
    507692613539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,037 miles
    Test number
    197353524377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,036 miles (+10,497)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,036 miles
    Test number
    557483024329
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  16. Pass19,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    19,539 miles
    Test number
    927962353309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 WUC

Does L3 WUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 WUC is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 WUC?
The MOT on L3 WUC is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 WUC done?
L3 WUC was recorded at 145,132 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 10,454 miles a year.
Has L3 WUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 WUC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 WUC 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 WUC find?
L3 WUC passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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