
BMW 520
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
K40 GRWMOT history
K40 GRW is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,740 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 174,740 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,905 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 GRW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 GRW was last recorded at 174,740 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 2,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,882 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,858 miles
- Average per year
- 6,905 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,740 miles
- 2025 – 171,882 miles
- 2024 – 170,164 miles
- 2023 – 167,030 miles
- 2022 – 160,924 miles
- 2021 – 159,863 miles
- 2020 – 146,063 miles
- 2019 – 143,017 miles
- 2018 – 133,305 miles
- 2017 – 125,217 miles
- 2016 – 120,102 miles
- 2015 – 116,602 miles
- 2014 – 110,800 miles
- 2013 – 98,083 miles
- 2012 – 88,828 miles
- 2011 – 80,327 miles
- 2010 – 70,124 miles
- 2009 – 60,008 miles
- 2008 – 50,290 miles
- 2007 – 43,337 miles
- 2006 – 32,577 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,740 miles (+2,858)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 174,740 miles
- Test number
- 148317978554
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,882 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 171,882 miles
- Test number
- 832705389656
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail171,882 miles (+1,718)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,882 miles
- Test number
- 871544911835
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,164 miles (+3,134)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 170,164 miles
- Test number
- 758300677036
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,030 miles (+6,106)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 167,030 miles
- Test number
- 998153864267
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,924 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 160,924 miles
- Test number
- 576939233634
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail160,917 miles (+1,054)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,917 miles
- Test number
- 591685200727
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail159,863 miles (+13,800)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,863 miles
- Test number
- 492485703181
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer drive shaft leaking grease
Pass146,063 miles (+262)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 146,063 miles
- Test number
- 596557494574
- AdvisoryCentral Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror cover missing
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside inner sill covered in materiel unable to carry out full inspection
Fail145,801 miles (+2,784)2 dangerous7 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,801 miles
- Test number
- 179802212529
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror cover missing
- AdvisoryInterior mirror deteriorated
Pass143,017 miles (+9,712)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 143,017 miles
- Test number
- 869542647117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,305 miles (+8,088)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 133,305 miles
- Test number
- 607513448730
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,217 miles (+5,115)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 125,217 miles
- Test number
- 203644731053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE HAS SEVERAL SIDEWALL SPLITS
Pass120,102 miles (+3,500)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 120,102 miles
- Test number
- 588836024578
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills and under vehicle covered.
- AdvisoryFuel cap rubber seal starting to perish.
- AdvisoryHeavy pitting to front brake discs.
- AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on O/S rear metal brake pipe.
- AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion under vehicle.
- AdvisoryJust acceptable wear to N/S rear anti roll bar link bar.
- AdvisoryN/S door mirror deteriorated but interior mirror fitted.
Pass116,602 miles (+5,802)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 116,602 miles
- Test number
- 907234265169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,800 miles (+12,717)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 110,800 miles
- Test number
- 899428154136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass98,083 miles (+9,255)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 98,083 miles
- Test number
- 748493773013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteAirbag light on
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass88,828 miles (+8,501)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 88,828 miles
- Test number
- 227131762090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteCorrosion on front and rear brake discs
Pass80,327 miles (+10,203)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 80,327 miles
- Test number
- 246580261091
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCorrosion on front brake discs
Pass70,124 miles (+10,116)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 70,124 miles
- Test number
- 501921160014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,008 miles (+9,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 60,008 miles
- Test number
- 752001969049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass50,290 miles (+6,953)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 50,290 miles
- Test number
- 140134068076
- NoteAll tyres fair condition
Pass43,337 miles (+10,760)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 43,337 miles
- Test number
- 114370117100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,577 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 32,577 miles
- Test number
- 323359856073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about K40 GRW
- Does K40 GRW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 GRW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K40 GRW?
- The MOT on K40 GRW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K40 GRW done?
- K40 GRW was recorded at 174,740 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,905 miles a year.
- Has K40 GRW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 GRW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on K40 GRW 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 GRW find?
- K40 GRW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: central rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; hydraulic leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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