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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,991 cc

L83 KBWMOT history

L83 KBW is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 27 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2026
Mileage
151,590 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L83 KBW
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
27 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L83 KBW was last recorded at 151,590 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2007: 11,987 miles, lower than 119,985 miles on 3 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,747 miles · 2 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
1,843 miles
Average per year
1,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,590 miles
  • 2020 – 149,747 miles
  • 2011 – 130,428 miles
  • 2010 – 129,854 miles
  • 2009 – 126,062 miles
  • 2007 – 11,987 miles
  • 2006 – 118,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Rear both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryWhole underbody corroded

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    442788361612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole underbody corroded

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    865488853560
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and Rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWhole underbody corroded

  3. Pass151,590 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,590 miles
    Test number
    629910045583
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both Brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to vehicle underside not excessive

  4. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    158387974855
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    476200260380
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass149,747 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,747 miles
    Test number
    410116355882
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt perished
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryInner & outer sills corroded

  7. Fail149,747 miles7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,747 miles
    Test number
    204306068296
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt perished
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryInner & outer sills corroded

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    448127638137
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    295526934155
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    827903986565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. FailMileage not read1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    809307773071
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    197926000165
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    131025234478
    • DangerousSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    106632934332
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    375316814356
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    696024472048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass130,428 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    130,428 miles
    Test number
    368398161041
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNear side front side lamp dim

  18. Fail130,428 miles (+574)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,428 miles
    Test number
    925267961047
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNear side front side lamp dim

  19. Pass129,854 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    129,854 miles
    Test number
    143272260425
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NotePetrol pipes slightly corroded

  20. Fail129,854 miles (+3,792)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,854 miles
    Test number
    680361560041
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorating
    • NotePetrol pipes slightly corroded

  21. Pass126,062 miles (+79)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    126,062 miles
    Test number
    801224469080
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild insecure rattling
    • NoteNear side front side lamp dim

  22. Fail125,983 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,983 miles
    Test number
    980021569035
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild insecure rattling
    • NoteNear side front side lamp dim

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    864923758044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,987 miles (-107,998)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,987 miles
    Test number
    770395267031
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre silencer mounting rubber perished
    • NotePetrol pipes corroded at rear

  25. Fail119,985 miles (+1,525)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,985 miles
    Test number
    152982567427
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre silencer rubber mounting perished
    • NotePetrol pipes corroded at rear

  26. Pass118,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    118,460 miles
    Test number
    563132456016
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L83 KBW

Does L83 KBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L83 KBW expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L83 KBW?
The MOT on L83 KBW expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L83 KBW done?
L83 KBW was recorded at 151,590 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 1,829 miles a year.
Has L83 KBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L83 KBW has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L83 KBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L83 KBW find?
L83 KBW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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