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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

L77 MGKMOT history

L77 MGK is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 6 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L77 MGK silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,745 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 MGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 MGK was last recorded at 135,745 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,528 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,217 miles
Average per year
6,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,745 miles
  • 2025 – 133,528 miles
  • 2024 – 133,148 miles
  • 2023 – 131,448 miles
  • 2022 – 121,213 miles
  • 2021 – 109,648 miles
  • 2019 – 86,026 miles
  • 2018 – 82,070 miles
  • 2017 – 76,063 miles
  • 2016 – 69,570 miles
  • 2015 – 62,546 miles
  • 2014 – 56,378 miles
  • 2013 – 49,147 miles
  • 2012 – 44,534 miles
  • 2011 – 40,312 miles
  • 2010 – 35,628 miles
  • 2009 – 29,091 miles
  • 2008 – 23,677 miles
  • 2007 – 17,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,745 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear diff leaking oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,745 miles (+2,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,745 miles
    Test number
    490684737075
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,528 miles (+380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,528 miles
    Test number
    815910640406
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,148 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,148 miles
    Test number
    519341108987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail133,146 miles (+1,698)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,146 miles
    Test number
    939863384920
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass131,448 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,448 miles
    Test number
    981849910979
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail131,448 miles (+10,235)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,448 miles
    Test number
    215069448690
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass121,213 miles (+11,565)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,213 miles
    Test number
    333189689743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,648 miles (+23,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,648 miles
    Test number
    677176149307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,026 miles (+3,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,026 miles
    Test number
    628433498922
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,070 miles (+6,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,070 miles
    Test number
    248838602843
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted

  11. Pass76,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,063 miles
    Test number
    607529589357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,063 miles (+6,493)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,063 miles
    Test number
    374792258021
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass69,570 miles (+7,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,570 miles
    Test number
    328099401981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass62,546 miles (+6,168)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    255007875472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,378 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,378 miles
    Test number
    206644674160
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteAdvise,both front tyre's worn on both inside & outside edge's.

  16. Fail56,378 miles (+7,231)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,378 miles
    Test number
    247423474469
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteAdvise,both front tyre's worn on both inside & outside edge's.

  17. Pass49,147 miles (+47)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    417905763145
    • NoteChild's seat fitted to nearside rear seat without using adult seat belt.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel flap doesn't always spring open,borderline pass.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking?
    • NoteRear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail49,100 miles (+4,566)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    957192763111
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild's seat fitted to nearside rear seat without using adult seat belt.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel flap doesn't always spring open,borderline pass.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread is worn smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking?
    • NoteRear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass44,534 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,534 miles
    Test number
    756815382182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,312 miles (+4,684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,312 miles
    Test number
    177341471164
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass35,628 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,628 miles
    Test number
    570779870141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,091 miles (+5,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,091 miles
    Test number
    210413469420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,677 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,677 miles
    Test number
    240642878489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,337 miles
    Test number
    124358707243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 MGK

Does L77 MGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 MGK is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 MGK?
The MOT on L77 MGK is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 MGK done?
L77 MGK was recorded at 135,745 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,411 miles a year.
Has L77 MGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 MGK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L77 MGK 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 MGK find?
L77 MGK passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; oil leak, but not excessive engine; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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