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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L8 DKFMOT history

L8 DKF is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 135,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,190 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DKF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DKF was last recorded at 135,190 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 6,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,692 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,498 miles
Average per year
3,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,190 miles
  • 2025 – 128,692 miles
  • 2023 – 128,572 miles
  • 2022 – 123,870 miles
  • 2021 – 119,098 miles
  • 2020 – 113,890 miles
  • 2018 – 108,472 miles
  • 2017 – 102,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,190 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 2 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,190 miles (+6,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,190 miles
    Test number
    572638542916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,692 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,692 miles
    Test number
    652712555222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass128,572 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,572 miles
    Test number
    336518039884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,870 miles (+4,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,870 miles
    Test number
    978872104006
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,098 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,098 miles
    Test number
    312843724767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,890 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,890 miles
    Test number
    335357213361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,472 miles (+6,163)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,472 miles
    Test number
    190686353944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,309 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,309 miles
    Test number
    718177747175
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L8 DKF

Does L8 DKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DKF is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DKF?
The MOT on L8 DKF is valid until 12 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 DKF done?
L8 DKF was recorded at 135,190 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 3,746 miles a year.
Has L8 DKF ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 DKF has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 DKF 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 DKF find?
L8 DKF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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