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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L9 TLVMOT history

L9 TLV is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 166,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,560 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 TLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 TLV was last recorded at 166,560 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 6,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
159,872 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,688 miles
Average per year
10,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,560 miles
  • 2025 – 159,872 miles
  • 2024 – 154,531 miles
  • 2023 – 145,176 miles
  • 2022 – 132,665 miles
  • 2021 – 122,250 miles
  • 2020 – 87,106 miles
  • 2019 – 84,161 miles
  • 2018 – 82,122 miles
  • 2017 – 68,966 miles
  • 2016 – 66,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,560 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,560 miles (+6,688)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,560 miles
    Test number
    521644384605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,872 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    159,872 miles
    Test number
    182932111691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,531 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,531 miles
    Test number
    130283549793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,176 miles (+12,511)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,176 miles
    Test number
    524080956667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,665 miles (+10,415)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,665 miles
    Test number
    501257447016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,250 miles (+35,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,250 miles
    Test number
    450384811967
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass87,106 miles (+2,945)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,106 miles
    Test number
    612622657911
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass84,161 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    783719568206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,122 miles (+13,156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,122 miles
    Test number
    823456492704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,966 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,966 miles
    Test number
    847698037138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,251 miles
    Test number
    921864546335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail66,251 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,251 miles
    Test number
    141236176227
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L9 TLV

Does L9 TLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 TLV is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L9 TLV?
The MOT on L9 TLV is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 TLV done?
L9 TLV was recorded at 166,560 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 10,397 miles a year.
Has L9 TLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 TLV has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on L9 TLV 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 L9 TLV find?
L9 TLV passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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