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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K40 DGWMOT history

K40 DGW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 115,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,923 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 DGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 DGW was last recorded at 115,923 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 13,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
102,074 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,849 miles
Average per year
9,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,923 miles
  • 2025 – 102,074 miles
  • 2024 – 91,120 miles
  • 2023 – 80,160 miles
  • 2022 – 71,357 miles
  • 2021 – 60,585 miles
  • 2020 – 53,624 miles
  • 2019 – 38,202 miles
  • 2018 – 22,832 miles
  • 2017 – 15,794 miles
  • 2016 – 11,592 miles
  • 2015 – 8,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,923 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,923 miles (+13,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,923 miles
    Test number
    698359985927
    • 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))
  2. Pass102,074 miles (+10,954)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,074 miles
    Test number
    769009903898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,120 miles (+10,960)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,120 miles
    Test number
    201969533145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,160 miles (+8,803)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,160 miles
    Test number
    984248663772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,357 miles (+10,772)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,357 miles
    Test number
    112857908814
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components
  6. Pass60,585 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,585 miles
    Test number
    917042858783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,624 miles (+15,422)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,624 miles
    Test number
    525212727467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,202 miles (+15,370)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,202 miles
    Test number
    496788192840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,832 miles (+3,195)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,832 miles
    Test number
    850159005001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,637 miles (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    19,637 miles
    Test number
    128587782608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,794 miles (+4,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,794 miles
    Test number
    743630784857
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected
  12. Pass11,592 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    11,592 miles
    Test number
    618963030916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    8,532 miles
    Test number
    105535075447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about K40 DGW

Does K40 DGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 DGW is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 DGW?
The MOT on K40 DGW is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 DGW done?
K40 DGW was recorded at 115,923 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 9,269 miles a year.
Has K40 DGW ever failed its MOT?
No. K40 DGW has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on K40 DGW 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 K40 DGW find?
K40 DGW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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