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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

K40 UMAMOT history

K40 UMA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
169,112 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 UMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 UMA was last recorded at 169,112 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 10,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,241 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,871 miles
Average per year
9,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,112 miles
  • 2025 – 158,241 miles
  • 2024 – 146,679 miles
  • 2022 – 132,602 miles
  • 2020 – 113,269 miles
  • 2019 – 98,626 miles
  • 2017 – 96,036 miles
  • 2016 – 88,017 miles
  • 2015 – 73,887 miles
  • 2014 – 55,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,112 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Diff bushes split
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,112 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    169,112 miles
    Test number
    512481491388
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff bushes split
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,112 miles (+10,871)2 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,112 miles
    Test number
    459763780818
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff bushes split
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,241 miles (+11,562)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,241 miles
    Test number
    563130708061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,679 miles (+14,077)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    146,679 miles
    Test number
    540280421978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,602 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,602 miles
    Test number
    231604032005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Fail132,601 miles (+19,332)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,601 miles
    Test number
    978657593827
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass113,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,269 miles
    Test number
    471622764034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,262 miles (+14,636)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,262 miles
    Test number
    398362797020
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass98,626 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,626 miles
    Test number
    789616138205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail98,620 miles (+2,584)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,620 miles
    Test number
    369646212056
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate is loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,036 miles
    Test number
    500784359098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,036 miles (+8,019)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,036 miles
    Test number
    319512067183
    • Repaired at testEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

  13. Pass88,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,017 miles
    Test number
    147687427509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,017 miles (+14,130)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,017 miles
    Test number
    708087525561
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,887 miles (+18,709)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,887 miles
    Test number
    995130503838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,178 miles
    Test number
    238901154250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 UMA

Does K40 UMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 UMA is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 UMA?
The MOT on K40 UMA is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 UMA done?
K40 UMA was recorded at 169,112 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 9,642 miles a year.
Has K40 UMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 UMA has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 UMA 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 UMA find?
K40 UMA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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