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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

L40 AKTMOT history

L40 AKT is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Feb 2017. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 82,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,162 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
27 Feb 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AKT was last recorded at 82,162 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 8,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,150 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,012 miles
Average per year
7,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,162 miles
  • 2025 – 74,150 miles
  • 2024 – 67,446 miles
  • 2022 – 55,592 miles
  • 2021 – 46,751 miles
  • 2020 – 38,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,162 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.

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,162 miles (+8,012)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,162 miles
    Test number
    677101135443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,150 miles (+6,704)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    258014152109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass67,446 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,446 miles
    Test number
    695248686376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,354 miles (+11,762)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,354 miles
    Test number
    760617030552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,592 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,592 miles
    Test number
    186454067676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,751 miles (+8,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,751 miles
    Test number
    598382458468
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wear outer edge
  7. Pass38,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,604 miles
    Test number
    807782764003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,604 miles (+3,256)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,604 miles
    Test number
    492817845631
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45W18RF (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45W18RF (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass35,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,348 miles
    Test number
    402447090008
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail35,348 miles1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,348 miles
    Test number
    700474316608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L40 AKT

Does L40 AKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AKT is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 AKT?
The MOT on L40 AKT is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AKT done?
L40 AKT was recorded at 82,162 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,727 miles a year.
Has L40 AKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AKT has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L40 AKT 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 L40 AKT find?
L40 AKT passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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