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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L4 RGFMOT history

L4 RGF is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 181,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
181,827 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
18,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 RGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 RGF was last recorded at 181,827 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 17,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
164,564 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,263 miles
Average per year
18,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,827 miles
  • 2025 – 164,564 miles
  • 2023 – 146,485 miles
  • 2022 – 133,856 miles
  • 2021 – 113,951 miles
  • 2020 – 95,015 miles
  • 2019 – 71,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,827 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,827 miles (+17,263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    181,827 miles
    Test number
    915703403406
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,564 miles (+18,079)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,564 miles
    Test number
    571353657826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,485 miles (+12,629)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,485 miles
    Test number
    400326608872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,856 miles
    Test number
    630634621766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,856 miles (+19,905)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,856 miles
    Test number
    326887482532
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,951 miles (+18,936)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,951 miles
    Test number
    599940443579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,015 miles
    Test number
    877367671875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,015 miles (+23,556)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,015 miles
    Test number
    918270784767
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass71,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    920548683858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 RGF

Does L4 RGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 RGF is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 RGF?
The MOT on L4 RGF is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 RGF done?
L4 RGF was recorded at 181,827 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 18,183 miles a year.
Has L4 RGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 RGF has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 RGF 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 RGF find?
L4 RGF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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