BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
L8 CLRMOT history
L8 CLR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 106,287 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 106,287 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 7 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,349 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 CLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 15 Dec 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 CLR was last recorded at 106,287 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 8,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,986 miles · 16 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,301 miles
- Average per year
- 7,349 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,287 miles
- 2025 – 97,986 miles
- 2024 – 89,347 miles
- 2023 – 78,301 miles
- 2022 – 67,495 miles
- 2021 – 62,492 miles
- 2019 – 57,598 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,287 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 245/40x19
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 30 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,287 miles (+8,301)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 106,287 miles
- Test number
- 316528166334
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass97,986 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 97,986 miles
- Test number
- 761057132963
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 245/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail97,977 miles (+8,630)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,977 miles
- Test number
- 259116431158
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 245/40x19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,347 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 89,347 miles
- Test number
- 652355336178
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail89,347 miles (+11,046)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,347 miles
- Test number
- 662460940201
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass78,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 78,301 miles
- Test number
- 444369720496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,301 miles (+10,806)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,301 miles
- Test number
- 260419248000
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass67,495 miles (+5,003)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 67,495 miles
- Test number
- 945949192240
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (275/35R19RF) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (275/35R19RF) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean to record
Pass62,492 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 62,492 miles
- Test number
- 216442436549
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail62,492 miles (+4,894)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,492 miles
- Test number
- 548420020371
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged corroded and valve core exposed (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,598 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 57,598 miles
- Test number
- 561997733255
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail57,598 miles1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,598 miles
- Test number
- 208383737672
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Questions about L8 CLR
- Does L8 CLR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CLR is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 CLR?
- The MOT on L8 CLR is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 CLR done?
- L8 CLR was recorded at 106,287 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 7,349 miles a year.
- Has L8 CLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 CLR has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 CLR 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 L8 CLR find?
- L8 CLR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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