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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L9 TUKMOT history

L9 TUK is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 122,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,630 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 TUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 TUK was last recorded at 122,630 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 11,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,807 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,823 miles
Average per year
8,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,630 miles
  • 2025 – 110,807 miles
  • 2024 – 99,873 miles
  • 2023 – 89,638 miles
  • 2022 – 82,137 miles
  • 2021 – 76,702 miles
  • 2020 – 72,431 miles
  • 2019 – 66,794 miles
  • 2018 – 58,274 miles
  • 2017 – 44,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,630 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 Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,630 miles (+11,823)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,630 miles
    Test number
    606011940894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,807 miles (+10,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,807 miles
    Test number
    397065500573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass99,873 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,873 miles
    Test number
    346404099739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,869 miles (+8,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,869 miles
    Test number
    653587914602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass89,638 miles (+7,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    89,638 miles
    Test number
    293720481970
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass82,137 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,137 miles
    Test number
    398263964851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail82,033 miles (+5,331)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,033 miles
    Test number
    423628120644
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass76,702 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,702 miles
    Test number
    378148666489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,431 miles
    Test number
    992603869693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,431 miles (+5,637)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,431 miles
    Test number
    723641795367
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass66,794 miles (+8,520)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,794 miles
    Test number
    644986633685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,274 miles (+14,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,274 miles
    Test number
    176506972500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass44,136 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,136 miles
    Test number
    606751903812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,483 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,483 miles
    Test number
    745121609005
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn on inner edge

Questions about L9 TUK

Does L9 TUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 TUK is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L9 TUK?
The MOT on L9 TUK is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 TUK done?
L9 TUK was recorded at 122,630 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 8,443 miles a year.
Has L9 TUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 TUK has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L9 TUK 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 TUK find?
L9 TUK passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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