
BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
L6 ORJMOT history
L6 ORJ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 136,330 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 136,330 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 11
- 11 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 9,835 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 ORJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 28 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 ORJ was last recorded at 136,330 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 8,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 127,474 miles · 27 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,856 miles
- Average per year
- 9,835 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 136,330 miles
- 2023 – 127,474 miles
- 2022 – 118,579 miles
- 2021 – 108,092 miles
- 2020 – 96,009 miles
- 2019 – 81,263 miles
- 2018 – 65,407 miles
- 2017 – 59,800 miles
- 2016 – 49,465 miles
- 2015 – 40,420 miles
- 2014 – 33,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryUnder body manufacture cover fitted obscuring some under side components
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
11 tests since 28 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,330 miles (+8,856)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 136,330 miles
- Test number
- 407657522530
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUnder body manufacture cover fitted obscuring some under side components
Pass127,474 miles (+8,895)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 127,474 miles
- Test number
- 398303006709
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner side of brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass118,579 miles (+10,487)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 118,579 miles
- Test number
- 836059973983
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged x 2 tyres inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass108,092 miles (+12,083)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 108,092 miles
- Test number
- 778690354289
- AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass96,009 miles (+14,746)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 96,009 miles
- Test number
- 978132916682
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively pads 4-5mm. (1.2.1 (e))
Pass81,263 miles (+15,856)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 81,263 miles
- Test number
- 485803654645
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass65,407 miles (+5,607)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 65,407 miles
- Test number
- 134606443144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,800 miles (+10,335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 59,800 miles
- Test number
- 818672553562
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,465 miles (+9,045)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 49,465 miles
- Test number
- 619898273117
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,420 miles (+7,405)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 40,420 miles
- Test number
- 629186615091
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 33,015 miles
- Test number
- 905438224049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 ORJ
- Does L6 ORJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L6 ORJ expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L6 ORJ?
- The MOT on L6 ORJ expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L6 ORJ done?
- L6 ORJ was recorded at 136,330 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 9,835 miles a year.
- Has L6 ORJ ever failed its MOT?
- No. L6 ORJ has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on L6 ORJ 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 ORJ find?
- L6 ORJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; under body manufacture cover fitted obscuring some under side components.
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