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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L5 PSKMOT history

L5 PSK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 103,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

L5 PSK grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,591 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 PSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 PSK was last recorded at 103,591 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 11,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,584 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,007 miles
Average per year
9,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,591 miles
  • 2025 – 92,584 miles
  • 2024 – 81,162 miles
  • 2023 – 72,027 miles
  • 2022 – 61,212 miles
  • 2021 – 49,751 miles
  • 2020 – 42,872 miles
  • 2019 – 30,840 miles
  • 2018 – 23,594 miles
  • 2017 – 15,712 miles
  • 2016 – 10,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,591 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,591 miles (+11,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,591 miles
    Test number
    485549303467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass92,584 miles (+11,422)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,584 miles
    Test number
    715651274998
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass81,162 miles (+9,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,162 miles
    Test number
    701657074294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected at tail pipe
  4. Pass72,027 miles (+10,815)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,027 miles
    Test number
    957035972148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,212 miles
    Test number
    472878659200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,206 miles (+11,455)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    907127800246
    • 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))
  7. Pass49,751 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,751 miles
    Test number
    239818430864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,872 miles (+12,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,872 miles
    Test number
    594534930835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,840 miles (+7,246)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,840 miles
    Test number
    640813310729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,594 miles (+7,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,594 miles
    Test number
    947404644624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  11. Pass15,712 miles (+5,212)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,712 miles
    Test number
    963998267704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    10,500 miles
    Test number
    194581869610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 PSK

Does L5 PSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 PSK is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 PSK?
The MOT on L5 PSK is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 PSK done?
L5 PSK was recorded at 103,591 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 9,740 miles a year.
Has L5 PSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 PSK has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 PSK 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 PSK find?
L5 PSK passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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