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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L8 HMGMOT history

L8 HMG is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,089 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HMG was last recorded at 117,089 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,086 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,089 miles
  • 2025 – 113,767 miles
  • 2024 – 109,823 miles
  • 2023 – 103,974 miles
  • 2022 – 101,183 miles
  • 2021 – 98,639 miles
  • 2019 – 96,618 miles
  • 2018 – 89,620 miles
  • 2017 – 81,655 miles
  • 2016 – 72,825 miles
  • 2015 – 61,966 miles
  • 2014 – 42,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,089 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,089 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,089 miles
    Test number
    712889600203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,086 miles (+3,319)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,086 miles
    Test number
    883002075296
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass113,767 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,767 miles
    Test number
    264205359826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,823 miles (+5,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,823 miles
    Test number
    154972880996
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear, offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,974 miles
    Test number
    849047998150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,974 miles (+2,791)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,974 miles
    Test number
    568651086278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,183 miles (+2,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,183 miles
    Test number
    921778068448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    821492879385
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail98,639 miles (+2,021)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    863101270826
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass96,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    237319348655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,618 miles (+6,998)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    280209953705
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass89,620 miles (+7,965)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    453937956647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,655 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,655 miles
    Test number
    309762894288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,646 miles (+8,821)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,646 miles
    Test number
    310303366337
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,825 miles
    Test number
    567287642555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,825 miles (+10,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,825 miles
    Test number
    966904350318
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass61,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,966 miles
    Test number
    815424295028
    • AdvisoryChild seat n/s/r, seat belt not checked

  18. Fail61,966 miles (+18,998)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,966 miles
    Test number
    357306601887
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryChild seat n/s/r, seat belt not checked

  19. Pass42,968 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,968 miles
    Test number
    188474304308
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L8 HMG

Does L8 HMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HMG is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HMG?
The MOT on L8 HMG is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HMG done?
L8 HMG was recorded at 117,089 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,281 miles a year.
Has L8 HMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HMG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 HMG 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 HMG find?
L8 HMG passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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