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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L40 TLMMOT history

L40 TLM is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

L40 TLM blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
151,647 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 TLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 TLM was last recorded at 151,647 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 8,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,551 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,096 miles
Average per year
6,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,647 miles
  • 2025 – 143,551 miles
  • 2024 – 138,201 miles
  • 2023 – 133,597 miles
  • 2022 – 127,635 miles
  • 2021 – 119,228 miles
  • 2020 – 113,128 miles
  • 2018 – 107,188 miles
  • 2017 – 91,358 miles
  • 2016 – 89,214 miles
  • 2015 – 87,317 miles
  • 2014 – 77,973 miles
  • 2013 – 63,373 miles
  • 2012 – 60,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,647 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,647 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    151,647 miles
    Test number
    587777797233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,647 miles (+8,096)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,647 miles
    Test number
    118500204157
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,551 miles (+5,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,551 miles
    Test number
    775242831799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,201 miles
    Test number
    260731704778
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Fail138,201 miles (+4,604)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,201 miles
    Test number
    617123384221
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass133,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,597 miles
    Test number
    679758110778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,596 miles (+5,961)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,596 miles
    Test number
    424523750712
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    127,635 miles
    Test number
    664405847132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail127,634 miles (+8,406)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,634 miles
    Test number
    225719759773
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass119,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,228 miles
    Test number
    990177211722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,228 miles (+6,100)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,228 miles
    Test number
    575290932259
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass113,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,128 miles
    Test number
    507835840017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,122 miles (+5,934)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,122 miles
    Test number
    885996232466
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass107,188 miles (+15,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,188 miles
    Test number
    831154890041
    • AdvisoryEngine coverd with plastic tray

  15. Pass91,358 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,358 miles
    Test number
    879593165704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,214 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,214 miles
    Test number
    544877738759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,317 miles (+9,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,317 miles
    Test number
    882193146671
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass77,973 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,973 miles
    Test number
    196547514297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,325 miles (+11,952)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,325 miles
    Test number
    476569304196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,373 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    277576643001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass63,373 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    957506143079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,245 miles
    Test number
    325011772244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,245 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,245 miles
    Test number
    646311172209
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Questions about L40 TLM

Does L40 TLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 TLM is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 TLM?
The MOT on L40 TLM is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 TLM done?
L40 TLM was recorded at 151,647 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
Has L40 TLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 TLM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 TLM 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 TLM find?
L40 TLM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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