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BMW 520

Green · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L90 EVTMOT history

L90 EVT is a green diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 157,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L90 EVT green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,770 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 EVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 EVT was last recorded at 157,770 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 24,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,078 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
24,692 miles
Average per year
13,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,770 miles
  • 2025 – 133,078 miles
  • 2023 – 132,599 miles
  • 2022 – 111,812 miles
  • 2020 – 96,857 miles
  • 2019 – 64,971 miles
  • 2017 – 49,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,770 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,770 miles (+24,692)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,770 miles
    Test number
    239663545399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,078 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,078 miles
    Test number
    451096707573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,599 miles
    Test number
    401896386812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail132,599 miles (+8,694)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,599 miles
    Test number
    272357498751
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass123,905 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,905 miles
    Test number
    626051173092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail123,887 miles (+12,075)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,887 miles
    Test number
    289854080699
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass111,812 miles (+14,955)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,812 miles
    Test number
    595096460301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,857 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,857 miles
    Test number
    254194931451
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail96,850 miles (+11,665)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    371743534135
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass85,185 miles (+20,214)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    274179264116
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass64,971 miles (+15,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,971 miles
    Test number
    761831573751
    • AdvisoryEngine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
    • AdvisoryNote,winter tyres fitted to rear and summer on front axle.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass49,469 miles (+8,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,469 miles
    Test number
    673376874973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass40,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,592 miles
    Test number
    766256400275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 EVT

Does L90 EVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 EVT is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 EVT?
The MOT on L90 EVT is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 EVT done?
L90 EVT was recorded at 157,770 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 13,005 miles a year.
Has L90 EVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 EVT has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 EVT 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 L90 EVT find?
L90 EVT passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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