BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L40 LVGMOT history
L40 LVG is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,061 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 117,061 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,810 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 LVG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 LVG was last recorded at 117,061 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,619 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,442 miles
- Average per year
- 6,810 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,061 miles
- 2025 – 112,619 miles
- 2024 – 106,689 miles
- 2023 – 96,850 miles
- 2022 – 88,319 miles
- 2021 – 81,884 miles
- 2020 – 72,633 miles
- 2019 – 69,404 miles
- 2018 – 64,087 miles
- 2017 – 58,552 miles
- 2016 – 50,882 miles
- 2015 – 39,907 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,061 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has water ingress
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,061 miles (+4,442)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 117,061 miles
- Test number
- 806441799905
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has water ingress
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass112,619 miles (+5,930)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 112,619 miles
- Test number
- 386289522393
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass106,689 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 106,689 miles
- Test number
- 919643366894
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Fail106,689 miles (+9,839)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,689 miles
- Test number
- 181776668314
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass96,850 miles (+8,531)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 96,850 miles
- Test number
- 237009404885
- MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection
Pass88,319 miles (+6,435)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 88,319 miles
- Test number
- 490963512016
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front low tread
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Pass81,884 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 81,884 miles
- Test number
- 228365950606
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Fail81,884 miles (+9,251)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,884 miles
- Test number
- 514620910068
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass72,633 miles (+3,229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 72,633 miles
- Test number
- 859874013920
- AdvisoryFactory fitted undertrays on vehicle preventing a full inspection of some testable components.
Pass69,404 miles (+5,317)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 69,404 miles
- Test number
- 954583634058
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,087 miles (+5,535)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 64,087 miles
- Test number
- 967627221723
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass58,552 miles (+7,670)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 58,552 miles
- Test number
- 921405541827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,882 miles (+10,975)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 50,882 miles
- Test number
- 411023418622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 39,907 miles
- Test number
- 557403975159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 LVG
- Does L40 LVG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LVG is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 LVG?
- The MOT on L40 LVG is valid until 19 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 LVG done?
- L40 LVG was recorded at 117,061 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,810 miles a year.
- Has L40 LVG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 LVG has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 LVG 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 LVG find?
- L40 LVG passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside headlamp has water ingress; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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