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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,991 cc

L62 RAPMOT history

L62 RAP is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 58,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
58,525 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L62 RAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L62 RAP was last recorded at 58,525 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,047 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,478 miles
Average per year
1,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,525 miles
  • 2024 – 57,047 miles
  • 2023 – 54,722 miles
  • 2022 – 53,242 miles
  • 2021 – 52,216 miles
  • 2019 – 51,788 miles
  • 2018 – 51,302 miles
  • 2017 – 50,946 miles
  • 2016 – 50,342 miles
  • 2015 – 49,130 miles
  • 2014 – 48,695 miles
  • 2013 – 47,436 miles
  • 2012 – 46,359 miles
  • 2011 – 43,988 miles
  • 2010 – 43,394 miles
  • 2009 – 41,325 miles
  • 2008 – 40,258 miles
  • 2007 – 37,648 miles
  • 2006 – 35,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,525 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,525 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    58,525 miles
    Test number
    787698556528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,047 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    189462422370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,722 miles (+1,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,722 miles
    Test number
    636476668554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass53,242 miles (+1,026)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,242 miles
    Test number
    331764757706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,216 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    52,216 miles
    Test number
    523016760046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,788 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,788 miles
    Test number
    696680391185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,737 miles (+1)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,737 miles
    Test number
    157654840523
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe union weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail51,736 miles (+434)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,736 miles
    Test number
    646746348277
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel hose leaking Rubber hose to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe union weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass51,302 miles (+356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,302 miles
    Test number
    471299897088
    • AdvisoryExhaust Back Box Corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  10. Pass50,946 miles (+604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,946 miles
    Test number
    983565844884
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  11. Pass50,342 miles (+1,212)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,342 miles
    Test number
    843418228947
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass49,130 miles (+1)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,130 miles
    Test number
    425795515294
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteN/s/f shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorating

  13. Fail49,129 miles (+434)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    769597195127
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteN/s/f shock absorber dust cover adrift

  14. Pass48,695 miles7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,695 miles
    Test number
    609748814281
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine close to overheating
    • NoteN/s/f shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle corroding

  15. Fail48,695 miles (+1,259)1 failure7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,695 miles
    Test number
    909057214270
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine close to overheating
    • NoteN/s/f shock absorber dust cover adrift
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle corroding

  16. Pass47,436 miles (+1,077)10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,436 miles
    Test number
    579813083169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll steering arm ball joint dust covers perishing
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipes corroding
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition

  17. Pass46,359 miles (+2,371)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,359 miles
    Test number
    716655892102
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll steering ball joint dust covers perishing
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipes corroding

  18. Pass43,988 miles (+594)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,988 miles
    Test number
    956256801255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass43,394 miles (+2,069)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,394 miles
    Test number
    912737300266
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust front pipe heat shield loose and rattling
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre x2
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pressure low
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

  20. Pass41,325 miles (+1,067)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,325 miles
    Test number
    124064799198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail40,258 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,258 miles
    Test number
    581833508205
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded and deteriorated in places,front pipe heat shield coming loose

  22. Pass40,258 miles (+2,610)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,258 miles
    Test number
    771603708223
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded and deteriorated in places,front pipe heat shield coming loose

  23. Pass37,648 miles (+2,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,648 miles
    Test number
    971412497152
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split at end

  24. Pass35,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,016 miles
    Test number
    541509696120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,016 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,016 miles
    Test number
    751848696174
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about L62 RAP

Does L62 RAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L62 RAP is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L62 RAP?
The MOT on L62 RAP is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L62 RAP done?
L62 RAP was recorded at 58,525 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 1,217 miles a year.
Has L62 RAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L62 RAP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L62 RAP 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 L62 RAP find?
L62 RAP passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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