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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

L99 ESKMOT history

L99 ESK is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L99 ESK silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,469 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 ESK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 ESK was last recorded at 131,469 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,632 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
837 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,469 miles
  • 2025 – 130,632 miles
  • 2024 – 127,844 miles
  • 2022 – 126,705 miles
  • 2021 – 117,530 miles
  • 2020 – 117,527 miles
  • 2019 – 113,608 miles
  • 2018 – 108,406 miles
  • 2017 – 106,340 miles
  • 2016 – 104,285 miles
  • 2015 – 100,666 miles
  • 2014 – 96,526 miles
  • 2013 – 93,383 miles
  • 2012 – 87,416 miles
  • 2011 – 74,204 miles
  • 2010 – 61,428 miles
  • 2009 – 43,181 miles
  • 2008 – 40,893 miles
  • 2007 – 35,350 miles
  • 2006 – 31,616 miles
  • 2005 – 29,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,469 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from power steering pot/pipe area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,469 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,469 miles
    Test number
    441051190209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,632 miles (+2,788)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,632 miles
    Test number
    259391796430
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass127,844 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,844 miles
    Test number
    765026296694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from power steering pot/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail127,842 miles (+1,137)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,842 miles
    Test number
    301532738697
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall - 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from power steering pot/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass126,705 miles (+5,420)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,705 miles
    Test number
    160305591943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass121,285 miles (+3,755)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,285 miles
    Test number
    601064527573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass117,530 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,530 miles
    Test number
    839416848289
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,527 miles (+3,919)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,527 miles
    Test number
    193096460987
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,608 miles (+5,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,608 miles
    Test number
    179572697830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass108,406 miles (+2,066)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,406 miles
    Test number
    432236627887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower back bush marked with yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower back bush marked with yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    566228387126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,340 miles (+2,055)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    906591252612
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass104,285 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,285 miles
    Test number
    176362329979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper control arm bush has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper control arm bush has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail104,285 miles (+3,619)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,285 miles
    Test number
    866198550899
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper control arm bush has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper control arm bush has play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass100,666 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,666 miles
    Test number
    829452895169
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail100,666 miles (+4,140)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,666 miles
    Test number
    609372095133
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass96,526 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,526 miles
    Test number
    215524944488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,383 miles (+5,967)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,383 miles
    Test number
    416434023133
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass87,416 miles (+13,212)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,416 miles
    Test number
    988297932175
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass74,204 miles (+12,776)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,204 miles
    Test number
    595607641195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,428 miles (+18,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,428 miles
    Test number
    434089370161
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass43,181 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,181 miles
    Test number
    680990189187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,893 miles (+5,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,893 miles
    Test number
    492518178122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,350 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,350 miles
    Test number
    723185567101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,616 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,616 miles
    Test number
    394466366148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    29,718 miles
    Test number
    700392475197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 ESK

Does L99 ESK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 ESK is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 ESK?
The MOT on L99 ESK is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 ESK done?
L99 ESK was recorded at 131,469 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has L99 ESK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 ESK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 ESK 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 L99 ESK find?
L99 ESK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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