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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

LD14 XALMOT history

LD14 XAL is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 153,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
153,757 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD14 XAL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD14 XAL was last recorded at 153,757 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 14,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,497 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,260 miles
Average per year
12,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,757 miles
  • 2024 – 139,497 miles
  • 2023 – 130,161 miles
  • 2022 – 120,551 miles
  • 2021 – 104,267 miles
  • 2020 – 86,049 miles
  • 2019 – 74,341 miles
  • 2018 – 66,313 miles
  • 2017 – 50,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,757 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,757 miles (+14,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    153,757 miles
    Test number
    288627276459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass139,497 miles (+5,179)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    139,497 miles
    Test number
    343246882062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,318 miles (+4,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,318 miles
    Test number
    254853547694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass130,161 miles (+9,610)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,161 miles
    Test number
    216288037122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,551 miles (+16,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,551 miles
    Test number
    708563223709
    • AdvisoryFront Body component slightly loose BONNET (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass104,267 miles (+18,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,267 miles
    Test number
    430991325693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass86,049 miles (+11,708)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,049 miles
    Test number
    969862567372
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass74,341 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    319889526825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail74,326 miles (+8,013)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,326 miles
    Test number
    569030129557
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass66,313 miles (+15,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,313 miles
    Test number
    348866257593
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
  11. Pass50,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,439 miles
    Test number
    797285507206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,439 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,439 miles
    Test number
    304112518955
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LD14 XAL

Does LD14 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD14 XAL is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD14 XAL?
The MOT on LD14 XAL is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD14 XAL done?
LD14 XAL was recorded at 153,757 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 12,099 miles a year.
Has LD14 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD14 XAL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LD14 XAL 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 LD14 XAL find?
LD14 XAL passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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