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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L6 NHMMOT history

L6 NHM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 81,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,926 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 NHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 NHM was last recorded at 81,926 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 4,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,037 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,889 miles
Average per year
5,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,926 miles
  • 2025 – 77,037 miles
  • 2024 – 72,447 miles
  • 2023 – 70,285 miles
  • 2021 – 65,528 miles
  • 2020 – 57,776 miles
  • 2019 – 52,489 miles
  • 2018 – 45,782 miles
  • 2017 – 38,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,926 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,926 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,926 miles
    Test number
    916448655611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,037 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,037 miles
    Test number
    356804151559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,447 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,447 miles
    Test number
    184994974467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,285 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,285 miles
    Test number
    678593969288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,528 miles
    Test number
    711622278563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,528 miles (+7,752)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,528 miles
    Test number
    441070258618
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2255517RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass57,776 miles (+5,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,776 miles
    Test number
    316056202292
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass52,489 miles (+6,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,489 miles
    Test number
    668467112227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass45,782 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,782 miles
    Test number
    178684343527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,928 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,928 miles
    Test number
    718542519068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,867 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,867 miles
    Test number
    931636116741
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L6 NHM

Does L6 NHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 NHM is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 NHM?
The MOT on L6 NHM is valid until 4 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 NHM done?
L6 NHM was recorded at 81,926 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,209 miles a year.
Has L6 NHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 NHM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L6 NHM 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 NHM find?
L6 NHM passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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