BMW 520
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L6 WMAMOT history
L6 WMA is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 183,599 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 183,599 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,122 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 WMA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 25 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 WMA was last recorded at 183,599 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 12,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,836 miles · 25 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,763 miles
- Average per year
- 8,122 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,599 miles
- 2025 – 170,836 miles
- 2024 – 164,539 miles
- 2023 – 160,035 miles
- 2022 – 153,167 miles
- 2021 – 145,762 miles
- 2020 – 138,397 miles
- 2019 – 131,165 miles
- 2018 – 124,611 miles
- 2017 – 118,883 miles
- 2016 – 102,878 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,599 miles
- AdvisoryRear Inner both sides rear tyres wearing inner edge
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.
Covers underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Belly plates and covers etc obscuring inspection of some components and underside of vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 15 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,599 miles (+12,763)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 183,599 miles
- Test number
- 721754018928
- AdvisoryRear Inner both sides rear tyres wearing inner edge
Pass170,836 miles (+6,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 170,836 miles
- Test number
- 915326372837
- AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted under the floor
Pass164,539 miles (+4,504)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 164,539 miles
- Test number
- 342403268343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,035 miles (+6,868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 160,035 miles
- Test number
- 883042353246
- AdvisoryCovers underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
Pass153,167 miles (+7,405)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 153,167 miles
- Test number
- 205858082749
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section deteriorated slight movement in exhaust pipe
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBelly plates and covers etc obscuring inspection of some components and underside of vehicle
Pass145,762 miles (+7,365)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 145,762 miles
- Test number
- 417278096985
- AdvisoryCovers underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
Pass138,397 miles (+7,232)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 138,397 miles
- Test number
- 459067865466
- AdvisoryBelly plates and covers etc obscuring inspection of some components and underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryCannot clearly see some brake pads to fully assess wear.
Pass131,165 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 131,165 miles
- Test number
- 311383014347
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndeshield fitted not allowing full inspection underneath vehicle
Fail131,165 miles (+6,554)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,165 miles
- Test number
- 738672745425
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndeshield fitted not allowing full inspection underneath vehicle
Pass124,611 miles (+5,728)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 124,611 miles
- Test number
- 550941461450
- AdvisoryCannot clearly see inner brake pads to assess wear fully … advise remove wheels and check.
Pass118,883 miles (+16,005)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 118,883 miles
- Test number
- 146779200361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,878 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 102,878 miles
- Test number
- 266050332368
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L6 WMA
- Does L6 WMA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 WMA is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 WMA?
- The MOT on L6 WMA is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 WMA done?
- L6 WMA was recorded at 183,599 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 8,122 miles a year.
- Has L6 WMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 WMA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on L6 WMA 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 WMA find?
- L6 WMA passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear inner both sides rear tyres wearing inner edge.
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