BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
L6 HEKMOT history
L6 HEK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 175,468 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 175,468 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,669 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 HEK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 15 Apr 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 HEK was last recorded at 175,468 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 10,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,349 miles · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,119 miles
- Average per year
- 8,669 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,468 miles
- 2025 – 165,349 miles
- 2024 – 157,370 miles
- 2023 – 153,309 miles
- 2022 – 146,883 miles
- 2021 – 136,929 miles
- 2020 – 128,280 miles
- 2019 – 116,742 miles
- 2018 – 106,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,468 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
10 tests since 2 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,468 miles (+10,119)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 175,468 miles
- Test number
- 272622291650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,349 miles (+7,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 165,349 miles
- Test number
- 979498295831
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald / stepped, no cords at time of test, DOT 3818, 225/55/17 97H, run flat tyre fitted (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald / stepped, no cords at time of test, DOT 1819, 225/55/17 97Y, non run flat tyre fitted - On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,370 miles (+4,061)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 157,370 miles
- Test number
- 268694655546
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,309 miles (+6,426)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 153,309 miles
- Test number
- 825446507355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,883 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 146,883 miles
- Test number
- 554860017594
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm shock absorber mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail146,883 miles (+9,954)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,883 miles
- Test number
- 324975168816
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm shock absorber mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,929 miles (+8,649)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 136,929 miles
- Test number
- 195395965484
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm. lower shock absorber mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,280 miles (+11,538)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 128,280 miles
- Test number
- 952582262193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,742 miles (+10,391)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 116,742 miles
- Test number
- 834726678966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,351 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 106,351 miles
- Test number
- 167664084613
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L6 HEK
- Does L6 HEK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 HEK is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 HEK?
- The MOT on L6 HEK is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 HEK done?
- L6 HEK was recorded at 175,468 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 8,669 miles a year.
- Has L6 HEK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 HEK has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on L6 HEK 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 L6 HEK find?
- L6 HEK passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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