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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L8 WFEMOT history

L8 WFE is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 123,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L8 WFE white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,835 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WFE was last recorded at 123,835 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 11,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,099 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,736 miles
Average per year
12,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,835 miles
  • 2024 – 112,099 miles
  • 2023 – 96,714 miles
  • 2022 – 78,204 miles
  • 2021 – 68,937 miles
  • 2020 – 58,545 miles
  • 2019 – 49,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,835 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 26 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,835 miles (+11,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,835 miles
    Test number
    562033183775
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,099 miles
    Test number
    506644684317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail112,098 miles (+15,384)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,098 miles
    Test number
    473731278749
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn 275/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass96,714 miles (+9,052)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,714 miles
    Test number
    211843698071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,662 miles (+9,458)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,662 miles
    Test number
    687766283124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,204 miles (+9,267)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,204 miles
    Test number
    213907228714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,937 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,937 miles
    Test number
    386732964987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,936 miles (+10,391)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,936 miles
    Test number
    830315766195
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,545 miles (+9,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,545 miles
    Test number
    552399878053
    • AdvisoryRear differential misting of oil from pinion

  10. Pass49,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,346 miles
    Test number
    437046848769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 WFE

Does L8 WFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WFE is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 WFE?
The MOT on L8 WFE is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 WFE done?
L8 WFE was recorded at 123,835 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 12,146 miles a year.
Has L8 WFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WFE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 WFE 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 WFE find?
L8 WFE passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front and rear.

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