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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L66 VDSMOT history

L66 VDS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 216,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L66 VDS grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
216,785 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
18,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 VDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 VDS was last recorded at 216,785 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 19,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,576 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
19,209 miles
Average per year
18,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 216,785 miles
  • 2024 – 197,576 miles
  • 2023 – 183,234 miles
  • 2022 – 164,107 miles
  • 2021 – 149,637 miles
  • 2020 – 139,551 miles
  • 2019 – 128,250 miles
  • 2018 – 90,950 miles
  • 2017 – 62,454 miles
  • 2016 – 32,056 miles
  • 2015 – 24,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,785 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Both front tyres slight wear to outer edges 245/45/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,785 miles (+19,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    216,785 miles
    Test number
    392273754217
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass197,576 miles (+14,342)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    197,576 miles
    Test number
    589452991943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,234 miles (+19,127)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,234 miles
    Test number
    998000461436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,107 miles (+14,470)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,107 miles
    Test number
    634068058778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,637 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,637 miles
    Test number
    203163631522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,634 miles (+10,083)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,634 miles
    Test number
    975799720207
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass139,551 miles (+11,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,551 miles
    Test number
    152167958815
    • AdvisoryLow emit

  8. Pass128,250 miles (+10,632)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,250 miles
    Test number
    832472036379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,618 miles (+26,668)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    117,618 miles
    Test number
    630028540394
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight misting of oil from both rear driveshaft seals
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass90,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,950 miles
    Test number
    465980743035
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight wear to outer edges 245/45/18

  11. Fail90,950 miles (+28,496)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,950 miles
    Test number
    252433617845
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight wear to outer edges 245/45/18
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass62,454 miles (+30,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,454 miles
    Test number
    663452034830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass32,056 miles (+7,071)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,056 miles
    Test number
    626121274166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,985 miles
    Test number
    379736775194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,957 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,957 miles
    Test number
    816106375157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L66 VDS

Does L66 VDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 VDS is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L66 VDS?
The MOT on L66 VDS is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 VDS done?
L66 VDS was recorded at 216,785 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 18,501 miles a year.
Has L66 VDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 VDS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L66 VDS 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 L66 VDS find?
L66 VDS passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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