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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

FAS 825MOT history

FAS 825 is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 140,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,573 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FAS 825
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FAS 825 was last recorded at 140,573 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 10,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,510 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,063 miles
Average per year
9,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,573 miles
  • 2025 – 130,510 miles
  • 2024 – 120,803 miles
  • 2023 – 108,720 miles
  • 2022 – 99,110 miles
  • 2021 – 91,135 miles
  • 2020 – 86,691 miles
  • 2019 – 73,463 miles
  • 2018 – 61,278 miles
  • 2017 – 49,304 miles
  • 2016 – 39,594 miles
  • 2015 – 31,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,573 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,573 miles (+10,063)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,573 miles
    Test number
    671012407587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,510 miles (+9,707)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,510 miles
    Test number
    969220616018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,803 miles (+12,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,803 miles
    Test number
    384150291036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,720 miles (+9,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,720 miles
    Test number
    406381604275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass99,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,110 miles
    Test number
    646846671361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,108 miles (+7,973)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,108 miles
    Test number
    700303557910
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass91,135 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,135 miles
    Test number
    306976485671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,691 miles (+13,228)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,691 miles
    Test number
    519859683136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,463 miles (+12,185)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,463 miles
    Test number
    656592681370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,278 miles (+11,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,278 miles
    Test number
    538965977663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass49,304 miles (+9,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,304 miles
    Test number
    504753624730
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass39,594 miles (+7,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,594 miles
    Test number
    961165509204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass31,816 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,816 miles
    Test number
    145189265014
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn smooth on outer edges of tread advise replacement

Questions about FAS 825

What vehicle is registration FAS 825 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FAS 825 on a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Mar 2012. 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 FAS 825 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FAS 825 is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on FAS 825?
The MOT on FAS 825 is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FAS 825 done?
FAS 825 was recorded at 140,573 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 9,869 miles a year.
Has FAS 825 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FAS 825 has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on FAS 825 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 FAS 825 find?
FAS 825 passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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