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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L5 CNJMOT history

L5 CNJ is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 111,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L5 CNJ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,375 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CNJ was last recorded at 111,375 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 14,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,772 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,603 miles
Average per year
9,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,375 miles
  • 2024 – 96,772 miles
  • 2023 – 84,974 miles
  • 2022 – 76,886 miles
  • 2021 – 69,687 miles
  • 2020 – 62,054 miles
  • 2019 – 54,706 miles
  • 2018 – 44,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,375 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,375 miles (+14,603)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,375 miles
    Test number
    567852927252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,772 miles (+11,798)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,772 miles
    Test number
    614817992386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,974 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,974 miles
    Test number
    834770207525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail84,974 miles (+8,088)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,974 miles
    Test number
    407044255892
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass76,886 miles (+7,199)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,886 miles
    Test number
    834933384609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,687 miles (+7,633)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,687 miles
    Test number
    239501161338
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre fitted incorrectly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass62,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    544620205691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail62,054 miles (+7,348)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    273137766435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass54,706 miles (+4,614)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    432045453187
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass50,092 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    50,092 miles
    Test number
    519851406421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,651 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,651 miles
    Test number
    634088878912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,732 miles
    Test number
    380123299542
    • AdvisoryMultiple undertrays fitted reducing inspection

Questions about L5 CNJ

Does L5 CNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CNJ is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 CNJ?
The MOT on L5 CNJ is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CNJ done?
L5 CNJ was recorded at 111,375 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 9,269 miles a year.
Has L5 CNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CNJ has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 CNJ 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 L5 CNJ find?
L5 CNJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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