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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L40 GNPMOT history

L40 GNP is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 149,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,761 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GNP was last recorded at 149,761 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 6,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,415 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,346 miles
Average per year
12,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,761 miles
  • 2025 – 143,415 miles
  • 2024 – 136,302 miles
  • 2023 – 123,097 miles
  • 2022 – 110,840 miles
  • 2021 – 94,890 miles
  • 2020 – 69,043 miles
  • 2019 – 49,952 miles
  • 2018 – 41,650 miles
  • 2017 – 33,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,761 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,761 miles (+6,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,761 miles
    Test number
    719037026142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass143,415 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,415 miles
    Test number
    187090260124
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail143,342 miles (+7,040)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,342 miles
    Test number
    921001051506
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWasher fluid leaking.

  4. Pass136,302 miles (+13,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,302 miles
    Test number
    805499635526
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

  5. Pass123,097 miles (+12,257)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,097 miles
    Test number
    912145482369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,840 miles (+15,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,840 miles
    Test number
    621834594927
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH

  7. Pass94,890 miles (+25,847)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,890 miles
    Test number
    581567184449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,043 miles (+19,091)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    251588869981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,952 miles
    Test number
    503470132847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,952 miles (+8,302)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,952 miles
    Test number
    398125023191
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass41,650 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    118919572843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,770 miles (+7,180)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,770 miles
    Test number
    667863914024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,590 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,590 miles
    Test number
    890646970247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,083 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,083 miles
    Test number
    990034127706
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to delamination on the inner edge, advise renewing (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 GNP

Does L40 GNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GNP is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 GNP?
The MOT on L40 GNP is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 GNP done?
L40 GNP was recorded at 149,761 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 12,210 miles a year.
Has L40 GNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GNP has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 GNP 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 GNP find?
L40 GNP passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19.

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