
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Pass70,429 miles (+11,197)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 70,429 miles
- Test number
- 949932502232
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass59,232 miles (+12,475)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 59,232 miles
- Test number
- 790662219325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,757 miles (+5,962)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 46,757 miles
- Test number
- 355807968395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,795 miles (+4,721)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 40,795 miles
- Test number
- 510348392964
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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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