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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

AVI 3213MOT history

AVI 3213 is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Nov 2010. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2025
Mileage
143,794 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AVI 3213
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

AVI 3213 was last recorded at 143,794 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 3,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,607 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,187 miles
Average per year
10,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,794 miles
  • 2023 – 140,607 miles
  • 2022 – 131,397 miles
  • 2021 – 123,363 miles
  • 2019 – 108,406 miles
  • 2018 – 98,539 miles
  • 2017 – 97,681 miles
  • 2016 – 83,354 miles
  • 2015 – 66,683 miles
  • 2014 – 49,361 miles
  • 2013 – 35,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,794 miles (+3,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,794 miles
    Test number
    552266153779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  2. Pass140,607 miles (+9,210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,607 miles
    Test number
    182572362475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass131,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,397 miles
    Test number
    264571602098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,396 miles (+8,033)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,396 miles
    Test number
    418944106607
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass123,363 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,363 miles
    Test number
    604203522945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,243 miles (+10,837)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,243 miles
    Test number
    891783065007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,406 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,406 miles
    Test number
    218149272952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,359 miles (+9,820)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,359 miles
    Test number
    778626133733
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass98,539 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,539 miles
    Test number
    513652547105
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted , obstructing some parts.

  10. Pass97,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,681 miles
    Test number
    822574796181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,681 miles (+14,327)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,681 miles
    Test number
    949948907755
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  12. Pass83,354 miles (+16,671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,354 miles
    Test number
    475613254562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,683 miles (+17,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    264167486398
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

  14. Pass49,361 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,361 miles
    Test number
    767610194285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail49,361 miles (+14,060)2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,361 miles
    Test number
    627950294273
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass35,301 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,301 miles
    Test number
    709866993205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,862 miles
    Test number
    336703743141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AVI 3213

What vehicle is registration AVI 3213 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AVI 3213 on a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Nov 2010. 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 AVI 3213 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on AVI 3213 expired on 30 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on AVI 3213?
The MOT on AVI 3213 expired on 30 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has AVI 3213 done?
AVI 3213 was recorded at 143,794 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 10,214 miles a year.
Has AVI 3213 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AVI 3213 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on AVI 3213 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 AVI 3213 find?
AVI 3213 passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; engine cover and under trays fitted.

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