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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L70 SPAMOT history

L70 SPA is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L70 SPA blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,873 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 SPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 SPA was last recorded at 117,873 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,873 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,873 miles
  • 2024 – 111,638 miles
  • 2023 – 105,051 miles
  • 2022 – 97,226 miles
  • 2021 – 89,332 miles
  • 2020 – 80,478 miles
  • 2019 – 70,429 miles
  • 2018 – 59,232 miles
  • 2017 – 46,757 miles
  • 2016 – 40,795 miles
  • 2015 – 36,074 miles
  • 2014 – 31,610 miles
  • 2013 – 23,791 miles
  • 2012 – 19,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,873 miles
  • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror damaged/deteriorated and only just provides a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,873 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,873 miles
    Test number
    535922322045
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror damaged/deteriorated and only just provides a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail117,873 miles (+6,235)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,873 miles
    Test number
    195930693557
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror damaged/deteriorated and only just provides a view to the rear (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit/worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit/worn bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass111,638 miles (+6,587)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,638 miles
    Test number
    733089922863
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass105,051 miles (+7,825)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,051 miles
    Test number
    214394667842
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,226 miles (+7,894)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,226 miles
    Test number
    806728595967
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth mirror glasses deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass89,332 miles (+8,854)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,332 miles
    Test number
    439096233902
    • AdvisoryBoth door mirror glasses poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper arm linkage worn
  7. Pass80,478 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,478 miles
    Test number
    261698261997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail80,475 miles (+10,046)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,475 miles
    Test number
    120261666488
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass70,429 miles (+11,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,429 miles
    Test number
    949932502232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass59,232 miles (+12,475)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    790662219325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,757 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    355807968395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,795 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,795 miles
    Test number
    510348392964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,074 miles (+4,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,074 miles
    Test number
    830089452476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass31,610 miles (+7,819)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,610 miles
    Test number
    538690664254
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm tread
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass23,791 miles (+4,343)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,791 miles
    Test number
    555481263252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are corroded and scored
    • NoteVehicles emissions are too clean to register on smoke meter
  16. Pass19,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,448 miles
    Test number
    317476552406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 SPA

Does L70 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 SPA is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 SPA?
The MOT on L70 SPA is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 SPA done?
L70 SPA was recorded at 117,873 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,476 miles a year.
Has L70 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 SPA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 SPA 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 L70 SPA find?
L70 SPA passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror damaged/deteriorated and only just provides a view to the rear; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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