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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L40 UTOMOT history

L40 UTO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 224,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
224,207 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 UTO
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
6 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 UTO was last recorded at 224,207 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 3,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,501 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,706 miles
Average per year
13,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,207 miles
  • 2025 – 220,501 miles
  • 2024 – 210,829 miles
  • 2023 – 199,559 miles
  • 2022 – 185,811 miles
  • 2021 – 167,563 miles
  • 2020 – 158,673 miles
  • 2019 – 141,784 miles
  • 2018 – 126,297 miles
  • 2017 – 110,729 miles
  • 2016 – 96,315 miles
  • 2015 – 78,636 miles
  • 2014 – 67,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,207 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCondensation in o/s headlight
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,207 miles (+3,706)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    224,207 miles
    Test number
    566780190301
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in o/s headlight
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass220,501 miles (+9,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    220,501 miles
    Test number
    727256977015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass210,829 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    210,829 miles
    Test number
    241750704406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail210,603 miles (+11,044)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,603 miles
    Test number
    736005980165
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass199,559 miles (+13,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    199,559 miles
    Test number
    531441342238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass185,811 miles (+18,248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    185,811 miles
    Test number
    748990065145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass167,563 miles (+493)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    167,563 miles
    Test number
    158711039050
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass167,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    167,070 miles
    Test number
    659757653577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail167,070 miles (+8,397)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,070 miles
    Test number
    768892760289
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass158,673 miles (+16,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    158,673 miles
    Test number
    234398252118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass141,784 miles (+15,487)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,784 miles
    Test number
    635803510243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,297 miles
    Test number
    693716007946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,297 miles (+15,568)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,297 miles
    Test number
    902036866606
    • 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))

  14. Pass110,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,729 miles
    Test number
    446282721226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,729 miles (+14,414)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,729 miles
    Test number
    148395432773
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  16. Pass96,315 miles (+17,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,315 miles
    Test number
    765438821114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,636 miles (+10,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    843565550456
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean for test

  18. Pass67,874 miles (+16,046)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    518118814366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,828 miles
    Test number
    585104534016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 UTO

Does L40 UTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 UTO is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 UTO?
The MOT on L40 UTO is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 UTO done?
L40 UTO was recorded at 224,207 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 13,774 miles a year.
Has L40 UTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 UTO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 UTO 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 UTO find?
L40 UTO passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; condensation in o/s headlight; oil leak, but not excessive.

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