BMW 520
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
V10 LENMOT history
V10 LEN is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 136,515 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 136,515 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,772 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V10 LEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 13 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V10 LEN was last recorded at 136,515 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,737 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,778 miles
- Average per year
- 10,772 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,515 miles
- 2025 – 131,737 miles
- 2024 – 125,968 miles
- 2023 – 120,718 miles
- 2022 – 114,338 miles
- 2021 – 100,199 miles
- 2020 – 89,643 miles
- 2019 – 77,087 miles
- 2018 – 64,423 miles
- 2017 – 48,515 miles
- 2016 – 29,098 miles
- 2015 – 20,137 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,515 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,515 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 136,515 miles
- Test number
- 657294233355
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail136,514 miles (+4,777)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,514 miles
- Test number
- 295308609848
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass131,737 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 131,737 miles
- Test number
- 601769220171
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail131,735 miles (+5,767)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,735 miles
- Test number
- 993243262411
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass125,968 miles (+5,250)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 125,968 miles
- Test number
- 398273162555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,718 miles (+6,380)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 120,718 miles
- Test number
- 871171465691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,338 miles (+14,139)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 114,338 miles
- Test number
- 938247612127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,199 miles (+10,556)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 100,199 miles
- Test number
- 458083397010
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,643 miles (+12,556)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 89,643 miles
- Test number
- 774098422371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass77,087 miles (+12,664)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 77,087 miles
- Test number
- 203735880994
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,423 miles (+15,908)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 64,423 miles
- Test number
- 975184675365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass48,515 miles (+19,417)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 48,515 miles
- Test number
- 119195491312
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,098 miles (+8,961)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 29,098 miles
- Test number
- 616380412647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,137 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 20,137 miles
- Test number
- 116536555153
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about V10 LEN
- Does V10 LEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 LEN is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V10 LEN?
- The MOT on V10 LEN is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V10 LEN done?
- V10 LEN was recorded at 136,515 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 10,772 miles a year.
- Has V10 LEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V10 LEN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V10 LEN 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 V10 LEN find?
- V10 LEN passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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