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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L8 WUUMOT history

L8 WUU is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L8 WUU white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
167,928 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WUU was last recorded at 167,928 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 40,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,143 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
40,785 miles
Average per year
11,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,928 miles
  • 2025 – 127,143 miles
  • 2024 – 86,288 miles
  • 2023 – 74,598 miles
  • 2022 – 66,561 miles
  • 2021 – 59,187 miles
  • 2020 – 52,879 miles
  • 2019 – 46,297 miles
  • 2018 – 38,682 miles
  • 2017 – 36,891 miles
  • 2016 – 33,411 miles
  • 2015 – 29,597 miles
  • 2014 – 25,733 miles
  • 2013 – 23,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,928 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    167,928 miles
    Test number
    864986887659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,926 miles (+40,783)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,926 miles
    Test number
    732283975965
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,143 miles
    Test number
    667338519190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail127,141 miles (+40,853)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,141 miles
    Test number
    872152853292
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass86,288 miles (+11,690)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    324546557979
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight cut on inner wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,598 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,598 miles
    Test number
    921695088291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail74,584 miles (+8,023)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    763666470546
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 245.45.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass66,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    422596764083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,561 miles (+7,374)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    408521249816
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass59,187 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,187 miles
    Test number
    221873749843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,879 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,879 miles
    Test number
    333494228046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,297 miles (+7,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,297 miles
    Test number
    789392122519
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass38,682 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    255323110176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,891 miles (+3,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,891 miles
    Test number
    891732775359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted

  15. Pass33,411 miles (+3,814)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,411 miles
    Test number
    758936049979
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFull length under trays fitted

  16. Pass29,597 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,597 miles
    Test number
    182041805438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,733 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,733 miles
    Test number
    387018144446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,472 miles
    Test number
    335911633433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 WUU

Does L8 WUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WUU is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 WUU?
The MOT on L8 WUU is valid until 6 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 WUU done?
L8 WUU was recorded at 167,928 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 11,217 miles a year.
Has L8 WUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WUU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 WUU 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 WUU find?
L8 WUU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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