BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
L4 NAVMOT history
L4 NAV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 109,002 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 109,002 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,721 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 NAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 10 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 NAV was last recorded at 109,002 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,483 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,519 miles
- Average per year
- 3,721 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,002 miles
- 2025 – 107,483 miles
- 2024 – 105,057 miles
- 2023 – 102,341 miles
- 2022 – 100,192 miles
- 2021 – 98,071 miles
- 2020 – 96,387 miles
- 2019 – 91,812 miles
- 2018 – 87,020 miles
- 2017 – 75,686 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,002 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective rear diff bushes x3 split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest forward (brake reaction bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest forward (brake reaction bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake squealing badly
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes furthest forward mounted suspension bush on the front axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes furthest forward mounted suspension bush on the front axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 14 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,002 miles (+1,519)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 109,002 miles
- Test number
- 447433153802
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective rear diff bushes x3 split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest forward (brake reaction bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest forward (brake reaction bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake squealing badly
Pass107,483 miles (+73)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 107,483 miles
- Test number
- 668677892450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes furthest forward mounted suspension bush on the front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes furthest forward mounted suspension bush on the front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail107,410 miles (+2,353)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,410 miles
- Test number
- 129116341404
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275 40 18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes furthest forward mounted suspension bush on the front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes furthest forward mounted suspension bush on the front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass105,057 miles (+2,716)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 105,057 miles
- Test number
- 446955047471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,341 miles (+2,149)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 102,341 miles
- Test number
- 797845034401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,192 miles (+140)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 100,192 miles
- Test number
- 527040356938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,052 miles (+1,981)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,052 miles
- Test number
- 390197174539
- MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass98,071 miles (+1,684)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 98,071 miles
- Test number
- 732601748213
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,387 miles (+4,575)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 96,387 miles
- Test number
- 468856955105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,812 miles (+4,792)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 91,812 miles
- Test number
- 525082572839
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass87,020 miles (+11,334)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 87,020 miles
- Test number
- 394351511439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 75,686 miles
- Test number
- 760104425739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 NAV
- Does L4 NAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 NAV is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 NAV?
- The MOT on L4 NAV is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 NAV done?
- L4 NAV was recorded at 109,002 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,721 miles a year.
- Has L4 NAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 NAV has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L4 NAV 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 L4 NAV find?
- L4 NAV passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lens; gearbox mounting defective rear diff bushes x3 split; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest forward (brake reaction bush worn), and 2 more.
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