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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass174,740 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass143,017 miles (+9,712)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,017 miles
    Test number
    869542647117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Pass116,602 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,602 miles
    Test number
    907234265169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Pass70,124 miles (+10,116)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,124 miles
    Test number
    501921160014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass50,290 miles (+6,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,290 miles
    Test number
    140134068076
    • NoteAll tyres fair condition
  23. Pass43,337 miles (+10,760)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    114370117100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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