BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
L8 TBTMOT history
L8 TBT is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,236 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 158,236 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,256 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 TBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 19 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 TBT was last recorded at 158,236 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 3,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,918 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,318 miles
- Average per year
- 9,256 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,236 miles
- 2025 – 154,918 miles
- 2024 – 151,962 miles
- 2023 – 147,073 miles
- 2022 – 140,902 miles
- 2021 – 134,804 miles
- 2020 – 127,872 miles
- 2018 – 123,005 miles
- 2017 – 109,231 miles
- 2016 – 95,360 miles
- 2015 – 81,432 miles
- 2014 – 69,087 miles
- 2013 – 39,179 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,236 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Manifold heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,236 miles (+3,318)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 158,236 miles
- Test number
- 972076237272
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Manifold heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass154,918 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 154,918 miles
- Test number
- 512778385303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail154,910 miles (+2,948)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,910 miles
- Test number
- 982146783198
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass151,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 151,962 miles
- Test number
- 357409051974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,962 miles (+4,889)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,962 miles
- Test number
- 389633437624
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass147,073 miles (+6,171)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 147,073 miles
- Test number
- 961804357313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,902 miles (+6,098)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 140,902 miles
- Test number
- 516987900788
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass134,804 miles (+6,932)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 134,804 miles
- Test number
- 612194583072
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHead lamp beam intensity slightly reduced o/s and n/s
- AdvisoryPark brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass127,872 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 127,872 miles
- Test number
- 806796742836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,772 miles (+4,767)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,772 miles
- Test number
- 368883177407
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass123,005 miles (+13,774)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 123,005 miles
- Test number
- 658655111594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,231 miles (+13,871)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 109,231 miles
- Test number
- 652762884747
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear differential oil leak
Pass95,360 miles (+13,928)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 95,360 miles
- Test number
- 751018353672
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass81,432 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 81,432 miles
- Test number
- 547596814562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,432 miles (+12,345)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,432 miles
- Test number
- 838437859399
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass69,087 miles (+3,731)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 69,087 miles
- Test number
- 517147634365
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,356 miles (+26,177)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 65,356 miles
- Test number
- 119651074015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 39,179 miles
- Test number
- 197177863032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 TBT
- Does L8 TBT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TBT is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 TBT?
- The MOT on L8 TBT is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 TBT done?
- L8 TBT was recorded at 158,236 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 9,256 miles a year.
- Has L8 TBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 TBT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 TBT 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 TBT find?
- L8 TBT passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracking; offside rear brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracking; exhaust mounting defective manifold heat shield loose, and 2 more.
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