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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L5 YUNMOT history

L5 YUN is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L5 YUN blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,497 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 YUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 YUN was last recorded at 143,497 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 6,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,754 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,743 miles
Average per year
8,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,497 miles
  • 2025 – 136,754 miles
  • 2024 – 128,324 miles
  • 2023 – 119,506 miles
  • 2022 – 115,324 miles
  • 2021 – 112,035 miles
  • 2020 – 108,648 miles
  • 2019 – 100,416 miles
  • 2018 – 83,307 miles
  • 2017 – 65,048 miles
  • 2016 – 51,097 miles
  • 2015 – 41,080 miles
  • 2014 – 31,737 miles
  • 2013 – 27,447 miles
  • 2012 – 21,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,497 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,497 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,497 miles
    Test number
    259265476541
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail143,497 miles (+6,743)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,497 miles
    Test number
    802540272190
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass136,754 miles (+8,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,754 miles
    Test number
    557887296652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

  4. Pass128,324 miles (+8,818)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,324 miles
    Test number
    195144291037
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,506 miles (+4,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,506 miles
    Test number
    765773694808
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights (aim) on minimum height

  6. Pass115,324 miles (+3,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,324 miles
    Test number
    332568065039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,035 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,035 miles
    Test number
    739141870998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,648 miles (+8,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,648 miles
    Test number
    535166623885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass100,416 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,416 miles
    Test number
    518975434880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,142 miles (+16,835)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,142 miles
    Test number
    809632169006
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass83,307 miles (+18,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,307 miles
    Test number
    679395773743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass65,048 miles (+13,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,048 miles
    Test number
    905633412931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front headlamp on main beam has 50% of the light sources illuminating

  13. Pass51,097 miles (+10,017)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,097 miles
    Test number
    230532484818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,080 miles (+9,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    164390149627
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn inner edge. attention to rear alignment required.

  15. Pass31,737 miles (+4,290)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,737 miles
    Test number
    625353654281
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass27,447 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,447 miles
    Test number
    357780163282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,993 miles
    Test number
    548675752261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 YUN

Does L5 YUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 YUN is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 YUN?
The MOT on L5 YUN is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 YUN done?
L5 YUN was recorded at 143,497 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 8,693 miles a year.
Has L5 YUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 YUN has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 YUN 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 YUN find?
L5 YUN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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