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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L77 CTUMOT history

L77 CTU is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 231,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.

L77 CTU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
231,591 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 CTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 CTU was last recorded at 231,591 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 14,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,135 miles · 4 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
14,456 miles
Average per year
12,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 231,591 miles
  • 2021 – 217,135 miles
  • 2020 – 204,627 miles
  • 2019 – 196,185 miles
  • 2018 – 188,553 miles
  • 2017 – 180,700 miles
  • 2016 – 172,528 miles
  • 2015 – 164,433 miles
  • 2014 – 156,244 miles
  • 2013 – 149,179 miles
  • 2012 – 122,743 miles
  • 2011 – 88,512 miles
  • 2010 – 75,293 miles
  • 2009 – 64,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,591 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear centre stop light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,591 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    231,591 miles
    Test number
    610485178073
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail231,585 miles (+14,450)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,585 miles
    Test number
    443075077645
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass217,135 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    217,135 miles
    Test number
    877974157212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail217,074 miles (+12,447)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,074 miles
    Test number
    674395132196
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass204,627 miles (+8,442)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    204,627 miles
    Test number
    990191635911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass196,185 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    196,185 miles
    Test number
    397909956801
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear centre stop light not working

  7. Fail196,181 miles (+7,628)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,181 miles
    Test number
    256393004392
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear centre stop light not working

  8. Pass188,553 miles (+7,853)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    188,553 miles
    Test number
    313263749022
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - close to failure criteria (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag unit deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unable to assess due to undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  9. Pass180,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    180,700 miles
    Test number
    334608383080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded sill area - under-tray preventing full inspection (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail180,597 miles (+8,069)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,597 miles
    Test number
    932976938820
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded sill area - under-tray preventing full inspection (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass172,528 miles (+8,095)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    172,528 miles
    Test number
    382201179197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Pass164,433 miles (+8,189)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    164,433 miles
    Test number
    103297450254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,244 miles (+7,065)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    156,244 miles
    Test number
    385615454214
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass149,179 miles (+26,436)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    149,179 miles
    Test number
    729636853212
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteSlight,corrosion,pitting and lip to rear brake discs

  15. Pass122,743 miles (+34,231)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    122,743 miles
    Test number
    348452962216
    • NoteSlight noise n/s/r wheel bearing. wear on edges of both front tyres.
    • NoteStrong advise o/s/f tyre has cut in tread near cords.

  16. Pass88,512 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    236463361299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,511 miles (+13,218)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,511 miles
    Test number
    129909751287
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass75,293 miles (+10,727)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,293 miles
    Test number
    774972470106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,566 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,566 miles
    Test number
    770749489247
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deterioated

Questions about L77 CTU

Does L77 CTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 CTU expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 CTU?
The MOT on L77 CTU expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 CTU done?
L77 CTU was recorded at 231,591 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022, an average of 12,898 miles a year.
Has L77 CTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 CTU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L77 CTU 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 L77 CTU find?
L77 CTU passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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