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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

204 EMWMOT history

204 EMW is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 121,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

204 EMW silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,929 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
204 EMW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

204 EMW was last recorded at 121,929 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,929 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,929 miles
  • 2025 – 110,873 miles
  • 2024 – 102,044 miles
  • 2023 – 93,862 miles
  • 2022 – 81,438 miles
  • 2021 – 60,762 miles
  • 2020 – 52,599 miles
  • 2019 – 43,349 miles
  • 2018 – 32,825 miles
  • 2017 – 23,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,929 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust flexi failing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear diff mounts worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,929 miles
    Test number
    104283051947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,929 miles (+11,056)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,929 miles
    Test number
    945396512600
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  3. Pass110,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,873 miles
    Test number
    959804720446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi failing
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounts worn
  4. Fail110,873 miles (+8,829)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,873 miles
    Test number
    978524382985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi failing
    • AdvisoryRear diff mounts worn
  5. Pass102,044 miles (+8,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,044 miles
    Test number
    405890067034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass93,862 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,862 miles
    Test number
    958545867142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDiff mounting worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi failing
    • AdvisoryPropshaft bush worn
  7. Fail93,862 miles (+12,424)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,862 miles
    Test number
    188194410882
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDiff mounting worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi failing
    • AdvisoryPropshaft bush worn
  8. Pass81,438 miles (+20,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,438 miles
    Test number
    805924301136
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential bush worn.
  9. Pass60,762 miles (+8,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,762 miles
    Test number
    870224570726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass52,599 miles (+9,250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,599 miles
    Test number
    581463347155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass43,349 miles (+10,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,349 miles
    Test number
    501265616037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass32,825 miles (+9,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,825 miles
    Test number
    619861257009
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass23,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,540 miles
    Test number
    170371155918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 204 EMW

What vehicle is registration 204 EMW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 204 EMW on a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 204 EMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 204 EMW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 204 EMW?
The MOT on 204 EMW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 204 EMW done?
204 EMW was recorded at 121,929 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 10,920 miles a year.
Has 204 EMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 204 EMW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 204 EMW 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 204 EMW find?
204 EMW passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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