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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L5 XLTMOT history

L5 XLT is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 192,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

L5 XLT white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
192,290 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XLT was last recorded at 192,290 miles on 8 May 2026, 1,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
190,407 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,883 miles
Average per year
11,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,290 miles
  • 2025 – 190,407 miles
  • 2023 – 179,658 miles
  • 2022 – 157,676 miles
  • 2021 – 147,320 miles
  • 2020 – 139,884 miles
  • 2019 – 132,689 miles
  • 2018 – 125,196 miles
  • 2017 – 114,130 miles
  • 2016 – 86,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,290 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,290 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    192,290 miles
    Test number
    369271115919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,407 miles (+10,749)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    190,407 miles
    Test number
    429512251476
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential bushes slightly worn
  3. Pass179,658 miles (+21,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    179,658 miles
    Test number
    498080204863
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass157,676 miles (+10,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,676 miles
    Test number
    163009661358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass147,320 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,320 miles
    Test number
    281406390597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,884 miles (+7,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,884 miles
    Test number
    675524144068
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass132,689 miles (+7,493)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,689 miles
    Test number
    193485929190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,196 miles (+11,066)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    125,196 miles
    Test number
    292963572232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,130 miles (+27,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,130 miles
    Test number
    946058783350
    • AdvisoryEngine covers
    • AdvisoryUndertrays
  10. Pass86,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,770 miles
    Test number
    186166215774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 XLT

Does L5 XLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XLT is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 XLT?
The MOT on L5 XLT is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 XLT done?
L5 XLT was recorded at 192,290 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 11,078 miles a year.
Has L5 XLT ever failed its MOT?
No. L5 XLT has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L5 XLT 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 XLT find?
L5 XLT passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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