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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass136,330 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. Pass65,407 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,407 miles
    Test number
    134606443144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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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