BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L40 DJSMOT history
L40 DJS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 134,865 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 134,865 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,906 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 DJS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 29 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 DJS was last recorded at 134,865 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 5,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 129,731 miles · 4 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,134 miles
- Average per year
- 7,906 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,865 miles
- 2024 – 129,731 miles
- 2023 – 124,465 miles
- 2022 – 113,626 miles
- 2021 – 102,646 miles
- 2020 – 91,972 miles
- 2019 – 86,512 miles
- 2018 – 78,876 miles
- 2017 – 71,576 miles
- 2016 – 63,467 miles
- 2015 – 55,649 miles
- 2014 – 47,375 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,865 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,865 miles (+5,134)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 134,865 miles
- Test number
- 369431249335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,731 miles (+5,266)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 129,731 miles
- Test number
- 873256692233
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass124,465 miles (+10,839)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 124,465 miles
- Test number
- 810588112439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,626 miles (+10,980)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 113,626 miles
- Test number
- 906817315671
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,646 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 102,646 miles
- Test number
- 380926200480
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail102,645 miles (+10,673)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,645 miles
- Test number
- 965018315068
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 91,972 miles
- Test number
- 710096568990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,972 miles (+5,460)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,972 miles
- Test number
- 213625786064
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass86,512 miles (+7,636)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,512 miles
- Test number
- 225972696851
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting To Wear On Inner Edge Of Tyre Tread. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting To Wear On Inner Edge Of Tyre Tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,876 miles (+7,300)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 78,876 miles
- Test number
- 509802978406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,576 miles (+8,109)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 71,576 miles
- Test number
- 841287799647
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges of tyre tread
Pass63,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 63,467 miles
- Test number
- 401338883020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,467 miles (+7,818)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,467 miles
- Test number
- 935211296679
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass55,649 miles (+8,274)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 55,649 miles
- Test number
- 138607384323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 47,375 miles
- Test number
- 447767204300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 DJS
- Does L40 DJS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DJS is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 DJS?
- The MOT on L40 DJS is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 DJS done?
- L40 DJS was recorded at 134,865 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 7,906 miles a year.
- Has L40 DJS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 DJS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on L40 DJS 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 DJS find?
- L40 DJS passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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