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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

L8 ADCMOT history

L8 ADC is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 3 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 84,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
84,039 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ADC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ADC was last recorded at 84,039 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2012: 41,489 miles, lower than 43,706 miles on 20 Oct 2011.

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
81,723 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,316 miles
Average per year
2,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,039 miles
  • 2025 – 81,723 miles
  • 2024 – 79,825 miles
  • 2023 – 76,876 miles
  • 2022 – 74,132 miles
  • 2021 – 72,796 miles
  • 2020 – 71,431 miles
  • 2019 – 69,226 miles
  • 2018 – 66,139 miles
  • 2017 – 60,999 miles
  • 2016 – 56,130 miles
  • 2015 – 51,540 miles
  • 2014 – 47,468 miles
  • 2013 – 44,200 miles
  • 2012 – 41,489 miles
  • 2011 – 43,706 miles
  • 2010 – 32,505 miles
  • 2009 – 30,209 miles
  • 2008 – 30,154 miles
  • 2007 – 26,614 miles
  • 2006 – 22,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,039 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    662405814277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,039 miles (+2,316)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    319950257904
    • Repaired at testFront Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass81,723 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,723 miles
    Test number
    238113166038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,721 miles (+1,896)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    816930538210
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,825 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,825 miles
    Test number
    221345022933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,823 miles (+2,947)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,823 miles
    Test number
    762466530300
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,876 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,876 miles
    Test number
    694863693404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,874 miles (+2,742)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,874 miles
    Test number
    559831535231
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,132 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,132 miles
    Test number
    124314323656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,796 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,796 miles
    Test number
    812025909383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,781 miles (+1,350)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,781 miles
    Test number
    367813562405
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass71,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,431 miles
    Test number
    478907434390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,429 miles (+2,203)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,429 miles
    Test number
    722580465580
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass69,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    426121889515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,226 miles (+3,087)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    733610084516
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass66,139 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,139 miles
    Test number
    341147258506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,999 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,999 miles
    Test number
    337631261200
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail60,944 miles (+4,814)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,944 miles
    Test number
    730661730904
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass56,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,130 miles
    Test number
    178075674485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,130 miles (+4,590)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,130 miles
    Test number
    988836956567
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass51,540 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,540 miles
    Test number
    997133221632
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail51,510 miles (+4,042)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,510 miles
    Test number
    715133935120
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass47,468 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    575264754212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,200 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,200 miles
    Test number
    566583953235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,489 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,489 miles
    Test number
    937830412382
    • NoteRear exhaust sheild loose

  26. Fail41,489 miles (-2,217)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,489 miles
    Test number
    979030912314
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust sheild loose

  27. Pass43,706 miles (+11,201)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    327503791436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,505 miles
    Test number
    833522740222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,505 miles (+2,296)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,505 miles
    Test number
    983818230288
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass30,209 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    252963549205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass30,154 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,154 miles
    Test number
    764850428240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass26,614 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,614 miles
    Test number
    834816697013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass22,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,149 miles
    Test number
    124089036461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 ADC

Does L8 ADC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ADC is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 ADC?
The MOT on L8 ADC is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 ADC done?
L8 ADC was recorded at 84,039 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,992 miles a year.
Has L8 ADC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ADC has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 ADC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 ADC find?
L8 ADC passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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