BMW 520 L8TBT has 18 MOTs

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This 2010 BMW 520 has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2013

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 158,236 miles 7 months ago on Saturday 17th January 2026 at 11:38.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 2nd February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Thursday 1st October 2026.

L8TBT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 2027158,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Manifold Heat Shield Loose (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Damaged Perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Damaged Perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn To 3mm
PASSED17TH JANUARY 20252ND FEBRUARY 2026154,918 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2025154,910 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH JANUARY 20242ND FEBRUARY 2025151,962 MI
FAILED26TH JANUARY 2024151,962 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 20232ND FEBRUARY 2024147,073 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 20222ND FEBRUARY 2023140,902 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 20212ND FEBRUARY 2022134,804 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Park Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel
  3. ADVISORY - Head Lamp Beam Intensity Slightly Reduced O/s And N/s
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20202ND FEBRUARY 2021127,872 MI
FAILED6TH JANUARY 2020127,772 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Induction Leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 201817TH DECEMBER 2019123,005 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 20172ND DECEMBER 2018109,231 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Discs (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Differential Oil Leak
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 20162ND DECEMBER 201795,360 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 20152ND DECEMBER 201681,432 MI
FAILED19TH NOVEMBER 201581,432 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20142ND DECEMBER 201569,087 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED12TH MARCH 201419TH MARCH 201565,356 MI
PASSED8TH MARCH 201319TH MARCH 201439,179 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L8TBT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

L8TBT MOT Comments

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L8TBT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 158,236 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,890 miles

L8TBT FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration L8TBT was manufactured on Friday 19th March 2010 so it is currently 16 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 158,236 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,890 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2013. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L8TBT has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 20 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 7 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does L8TBT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 20th August 2026 L8TBT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L8TBT Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 20th August 2026 L8TBT does have Tax. Read more

When does L8TBT Tax expire?

The current Tax for L8TBT will expire in 1 month on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L8TBT MOT expire?

The current MOT for L8TBT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 2nd February 2027. Read more

When did L8TBT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L8TBT was on Saturday 17th January 2026 at 11:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L8TBT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for L8TBT we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L8TBT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for L8TBT we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L8TBT?

L8TBT is registered as a 2010 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has L8TBT done?

The odometer reading for L8TBT at the last MOT in January 2026 was 158,236 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,890 miles per year. Read more

How old is L8TBT?

The vehicle L8TBT was manufactured in 2010 so it is currently 16 years old. It was first registered on Friday 19th March 2010. Read more

What colour is L8TBT?

The official colour of L8TBT is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does L8TBT have?

L8TBT has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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