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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L8 HASMOT history

L8 HAS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 182,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
182,738 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
10,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HAS was last recorded at 182,738 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 3,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
179,287 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,451 miles
Average per year
10,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,738 miles
  • 2025 – 179,287 miles
  • 2024 – 175,141 miles
  • 2023 – 171,628 miles
  • 2022 – 168,809 miles
  • 2021 – 165,688 miles
  • 2020 – 163,417 miles
  • 2019 – 161,237 miles
  • 2018 – 158,195 miles
  • 2017 – 155,613 miles
  • 2016 – 99,527 miles
  • 2015 – 69,390 miles
  • 2014 – 56,778 miles
  • 2013 – 38,712 miles
  • 2012 – 35,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,738 miles

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,738 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    182,738 miles
    Test number
    596891119393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,287 miles (+4,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    179,287 miles
    Test number
    750448947244
    • AdvisoryFront advise oil leak
  3. Pass175,141 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    175,141 miles
    Test number
    501987688493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,628 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    171,628 miles
    Test number
    440804330318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,809 miles (+3,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    168,809 miles
    Test number
    707543746968
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass165,688 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    165,688 miles
    Test number
    217317689075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,417 miles (+2,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    163,417 miles
    Test number
    396945609834
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass161,237 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,237 miles
    Test number
    590051872551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,195 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,195 miles
    Test number
    475406195205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,613 miles (+10,765)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,613 miles
    Test number
    350757898688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,848 miles (+45,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,848 miles
    Test number
    579340015000
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass99,527 miles (+30,137)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,527 miles
    Test number
    202870059920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,390 miles (+12,612)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,390 miles
    Test number
    989785365008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass56,778 miles (+18,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    129047504408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass38,712 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,712 miles
    Test number
    388073403011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,937 miles
    Test number
    718550772044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HAS

Does L8 HAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HAS is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HAS?
The MOT on L8 HAS is valid until 21 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 HAS done?
L8 HAS was recorded at 182,738 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 10,242 miles a year.
Has L8 HAS ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 HAS has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 HAS 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 HAS find?
L8 HAS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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