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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LE16 BZLMOT history

LE16 BZL is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 87,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,117 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE16 BZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE16 BZL was last recorded at 87,117 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 7,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,930 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,187 miles
Average per year
6,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,117 miles
  • 2025 – 79,930 miles
  • 2024 – 71,784 miles
  • 2023 – 67,960 miles
  • 2022 – 61,959 miles
  • 2021 – 55,599 miles
  • 2020 – 51,218 miles
  • 2019 – 41,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,117 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 16 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,117 miles (+7,187)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,117 miles
    Test number
    468323545893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,930 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    808830221855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail79,743 miles (+7,959)5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,743 miles
    Test number
    276240084258
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass71,784 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,784 miles
    Test number
    714198416876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,960 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    220755659452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,959 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,959 miles
    Test number
    402777917415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,599 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,599 miles
    Test number
    634293500367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,218 miles (+10,008)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,218 miles
    Test number
    822533845354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,210 miles
    Test number
    514390240152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,210 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,210 miles
    Test number
    635102637382
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LE16 BZL

Does LE16 BZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 BZL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE16 BZL?
The MOT on LE16 BZL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE16 BZL done?
LE16 BZL was recorded at 87,117 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,560 miles a year.
Has LE16 BZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE16 BZL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LE16 BZL 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 LE16 BZL find?
LE16 BZL passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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