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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,991 cc

L82 DPMMOT history

L82 DPM is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 8 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,934 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L82 DPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
8 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L82 DPM was last recorded at 84,934 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,932 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,934 miles
  • 2025 – 83,474 miles
  • 2024 – 81,953 miles
  • 2023 – 80,523 miles
  • 2022 – 79,360 miles
  • 2021 – 78,460 miles
  • 2020 – 77,617 miles
  • 2019 – 76,231 miles
  • 2018 – 74,931 miles
  • 2017 – 73,197 miles
  • 2016 – 72,126 miles
  • 2015 – 70,578 miles
  • 2014 – 69,016 miles
  • 2013 – 68,003 miles
  • 2012 – 66,691 miles
  • 2011 – 65,138 miles
  • 2010 – 64,161 miles
  • 2009 – 62,750 miles
  • 2008 – 60,649 miles
  • 2007 – 58,996 miles
  • 2006 – 57,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,934 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,934 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,934 miles
    Test number
    781776127512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail84,932 miles (+1,458)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,932 miles
    Test number
    476686033948
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,474 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,474 miles
    Test number
    959312380921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,953 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,953 miles
    Test number
    665061929048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,523 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    981847376241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,360 miles
    Test number
    941963981620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,355 miles (+895)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,355 miles
    Test number
    857306140406
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 225/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass78,460 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,460 miles
    Test number
    729684682857
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail78,460 miles (+843)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,460 miles
    Test number
    674048088223
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,617 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,617 miles
    Test number
    654041987138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,231 miles (+1,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,231 miles
    Test number
    979824561188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  12. Pass74,931 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,931 miles
    Test number
    669511570079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,197 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,197 miles
    Test number
    872761989942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,126 miles
    Test number
    458032407687
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail72,125 miles (+1,547)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,125 miles
    Test number
    816618418467
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail70,578 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    128529185065
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass70,578 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    497649985007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,016 miles (+1,013)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,016 miles
    Test number
    538757184008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  19. Pass68,003 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    465570563045
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSlight bind n/s/f brake

  20. Fail68,003 miles (+1,312)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    855520663071
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSlight bind n/s/f brake

  21. Pass66,691 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,691 miles
    Test number
    379461862091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,138 miles (+977)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,138 miles
    Test number
    137990261404
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outter edges

  23. Pass64,161 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,161 miles
    Test number
    554193360039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,750 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,750 miles
    Test number
    184469389431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,649 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,649 miles
    Test number
    651435688046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,996 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,996 miles
    Test number
    140525987025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,321 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    703640096083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 L82 DPM

Does L82 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L82 DPM is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L82 DPM?
The MOT on L82 DPM is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L82 DPM done?
L82 DPM was recorded at 84,934 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 1,385 miles a year.
Has L82 DPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L82 DPM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L82 DPM 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 L82 DPM find?
L82 DPM passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

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