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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

K40 LEVMOT history

K40 LEV is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 114,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,376 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 LEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 LEV was last recorded at 114,376 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,376 miles · 29 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,376 miles
  • 2024 – 110,565 miles
  • 2023 – 106,619 miles
  • 2022 – 97,330 miles
  • 2021 – 92,631 miles
  • 2020 – 86,053 miles
  • 2019 – 75,508 miles
  • 2018 – 63,908 miles
  • 2017 – 56,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,376 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 31 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,376 miles
    Test number
    830096872438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,376 miles (+3,811)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,376 miles
    Test number
    866723850317
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass110,565 miles (+3,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,565 miles
    Test number
    111377893657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass106,619 miles (+9,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,619 miles
    Test number
    250732402773
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass97,330 miles (+4,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,330 miles
    Test number
    900838299262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass92,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,631 miles
    Test number
    129830650286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail92,631 miles (+6,578)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,631 miles
    Test number
    835140840001
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass86,053 miles (+10,545)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,053 miles
    Test number
    770779361566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,508 miles (+11,600)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,508 miles
    Test number
    641437838080
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass63,908 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,908 miles
    Test number
    660474028713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,621 miles
    Test number
    149612169139
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about K40 LEV

Does K40 LEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 LEV is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 LEV?
The MOT on K40 LEV is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 LEV done?
K40 LEV was recorded at 114,376 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,792 miles a year.
Has K40 LEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 LEV has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 LEV 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 LEV find?
K40 LEV passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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