BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
L4 VSVMOT history
L4 VSV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 138,835 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 138,835 mi
- At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,126 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 VSV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 23 May 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 VSV was last recorded at 138,835 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 3,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,205 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,630 miles
- Average per year
- 10,126 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,835 miles
- 2025 – 135,205 miles
- 2024 – 130,198 miles
- 2023 – 123,677 miles
- 2022 – 116,828 miles
- 2021 – 109,235 miles
- 2020 – 101,912 miles
- 2019 – 92,672 miles
- 2018 – 61,274 miles
- 2017 – 44,409 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 12 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,835 miles (+3,630)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 138,835 miles
- Test number
- 585700598683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,205 miles (+5,007)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 135,205 miles
- Test number
- 519299125562
- AdvisoryWashers weak
Pass130,198 miles (+6,521)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 130,198 miles
- Test number
- 426831213330
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,677 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 123,677 miles
- Test number
- 714325759830
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail123,677 miles (+6,849)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,677 miles
- Test number
- 485035228650
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass116,828 miles (+7,593)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 116,828 miles
- Test number
- 834155889070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,235 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 109,235 miles
- Test number
- 175444617728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,233 miles (+7,321)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,233 miles
- Test number
- 273870050185
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,912 miles (+9,240)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 101,912 miles
- Test number
- 255871898586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,672 miles (+6,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,672 miles
- Test number
- 717931307826
- AdvisoryNo smoke detected. full engine bay covers fitted full body under guards fitted. vehicle in good order
Pass86,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2020
- Odometer
- 86,500 miles
- Test number
- 208397868595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,500 miles (+25,226)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,500 miles
- Test number
- 730507109013
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass61,274 miles (+16,865)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 61,274 miles
- Test number
- 288617325224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,409 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 44,409 miles
- Test number
- 522896272595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 VSV
- Does L4 VSV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VSV is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 VSV?
- The MOT on L4 VSV is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 VSV done?
- L4 VSV was recorded at 138,835 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 10,126 miles a year.
- Has L4 VSV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 VSV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L4 VSV 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 L4 VSV find?
- L4 VSV passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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