BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
M40 AWPMOT history
M40 AWP is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 64,350 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 64,350 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M40 AWP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 26 Jun 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M40 AWP was last recorded at 64,350 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 6,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 57,863 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,487 miles
- Average per year
- 5,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 64,350 miles
- 2024 – 57,863 miles
- 2023 – 52,044 miles
- 2022 – 46,065 miles
- 2021 – 41,603 miles
- 2020 – 38,778 miles
- 2019 – 36,152 miles
- 2018 – 21,414 miles
- 2017 – 17,649 miles
- 2016 – 12,101 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,350 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner drive shaft oil seal weeping oil
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prompt replacement is advised unit is starting to split (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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 pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 21 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,350 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 64,350 miles
- Test number
- 474013726965
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner drive shaft oil seal weeping oil
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prompt replacement is advised unit is starting to split (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail64,341 miles (+6,478)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,341 miles
- Test number
- 575700467214
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake squeaks in operation
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner drive shaft oil seal weeping oil
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prompt replacement is advised unit is starting to split (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass57,863 miles (+5,819)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 57,863 miles
- Test number
- 396098474983
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,044 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 52,044 miles
- Test number
- 590292051571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail52,042 miles (+5,977)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,042 miles
- Test number
- 164428409552
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,065 miles (+4,462)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 46,065 miles
- Test number
- 887736423743
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass41,603 miles (+2,825)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 41,603 miles
- Test number
- 808076531246
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split, replacement is advised (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass38,778 miles (+2,626)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 38,778 miles
- Test number
- 303785110145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated showing signs of deterioration (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass36,152 miles (+9,872)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 36,152 miles
- Test number
- 448904434055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,280 miles (+4,866)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 26,280 miles
- Test number
- 717951554666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,414 miles (+3,765)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 21,414 miles
- Test number
- 735018951670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 17,649 miles
- Test number
- 985526613328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,649 miles (+5,548)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,649 miles
- Test number
- 411476713857
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass12,101 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 12,101 miles
- Test number
- 600147704940
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Questions about M40 AWP
- Does M40 AWP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M40 AWP is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on M40 AWP?
- The MOT on M40 AWP is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M40 AWP done?
- M40 AWP was recorded at 64,350 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,549 miles a year.
- Has M40 AWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M40 AWP has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on M40 AWP 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 M40 AWP find?
- M40 AWP passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.
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