BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
L40 EBAMOT history
L40 EBA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 226,024 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 226,024 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 12,397 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 EBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 EBA was last recorded at 226,024 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 226,019 miles · 24 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 12,397 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 226,024 miles
- 2025 – 212,188 miles
- 2024 – 195,011 miles
- 2023 – 171,074 miles
- 2022 – 169,165 miles
- 2021 – 151,910 miles
- 2020 – 137,604 miles
- 2019 – 118,582 miles
- 2018 – 108,121 miles
- 2017 – 100,467 miles
- 2016 – 87,342 miles
- 2015 – 79,501 miles
- 2014 – 71,477 miles
- 2013 – 60,765 miles
- 2012 – 50,552 miles
- 2011 – 39,139 miles
- 2010 – 28,595 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass226,024 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2018
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass226,024 miles (+5)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 226,024 miles
- Test number
- 379367307520
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail226,019 miles (+1,019)2 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,019 miles
- Test number
- 476331543275
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail225,000 miles (+12,812)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,000 miles
- Test number
- 441577300371
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion
Pass212,188 miles (+17,177)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 212,188 miles
- Test number
- 300234459596
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass195,011 miles (+23,937)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 195,011 miles
- Test number
- 111472302384
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass171,074 miles (+1,909)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 171,074 miles
- Test number
- 802523417279
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rears,x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,165 miles (+17,255)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 169,165 miles
- Test number
- 104715407298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,910 miles (+14,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 151,910 miles
- Test number
- 976335809729
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,604 miles (+19,022)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 137,604 miles
- Test number
- 300602687154
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair(FRONT PADS)
Pass118,582 miles (+10,461)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 118,582 miles
- Test number
- 867406697982
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass108,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 108,121 miles
- Test number
- 807132879331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,120 miles (+7,653)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,120 miles
- Test number
- 849924729529
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass100,467 miles (+13,125)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 100,467 miles
- Test number
- 481005362825
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass87,342 miles (+7,841)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 87,342 miles
- Test number
- 639970868055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 79,501 miles
- Test number
- 575065855068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,498 miles (+8,021)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,498 miles
- Test number
- 898755255091
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 71,477 miles
- Test number
- 705259374011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,474 miles (+10,709)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,474 miles
- Test number
- 627499874042
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass60,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 60,765 miles
- Test number
- 117261673459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,760 miles (+10,208)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,760 miles
- Test number
- 218811873021
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,552 miles (+11,413)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,552 miles
- Test number
- 529859062055
- NoteBoth rear tyres on limit advise replacement
Pass39,139 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 39,139 miles
- Test number
- 865428061013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,136 miles (+10,541)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,136 miles
- Test number
- 429597261089
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 28,595 miles
- Test number
- 444759880036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,595 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,595 miles
- Test number
- 150388380097
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L40 EBA
- Does L40 EBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EBA is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 EBA?
- The MOT on L40 EBA is valid until 1 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 EBA done?
- L40 EBA was recorded at 226,024 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 12,397 miles a year.
- Has L40 EBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 EBA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 EBA 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 EBA find?
- L40 EBA passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 5 more.
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