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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 1994 · 1,991 cc

M46 WEWMOT history

M46 WEW is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 134,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,146 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M46 WEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M46 WEW was last recorded at 134,146 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,829 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
317 miles
Average per year
2,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,146 miles
  • 2025 – 133,829 miles
  • 2024 – 133,261 miles
  • 2022 – 131,300 miles
  • 2021 – 129,739 miles
  • 2020 – 128,875 miles
  • 2019 – 127,874 miles
  • 2018 – 126,419 miles
  • 2017 – 124,722 miles
  • 2016 – 122,586 miles
  • 2015 – 120,539 miles
  • 2014 – 118,592 miles
  • 2013 – 116,171 miles
  • 2012 – 113,200 miles
  • 2011 – 110,601 miles
  • 2010 – 107,495 miles
  • 2009 – 104,729 miles
  • 2008 – 101,666 miles
  • 2007 – 95,115 miles
  • 2006 – 91,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear various places

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel pipe corroded front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,146 miles (+317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    629981576674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass133,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,829 miles
    Test number
    644824001436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,829 miles (+568)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,829 miles
    Test number
    160274445207
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass133,261 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,261 miles
    Test number
    467126379780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,260 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,260 miles
    Test number
    791829760931
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    168709568310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySill skirts fitted

  7. Pass131,300 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,300 miles
    Test number
    113649425973
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded front to rear

  8. Fail131,290 miles (+41)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,290 miles
    Test number
    667710912302
    • DangerousNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings wear in bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded front to rear

  9. Fail131,249 miles (+1,510)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,249 miles
    Test number
    563273026987
    • DangerousNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded front to rear

  10. Pass129,739 miles (+864)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,739 miles
    Test number
    746490312811
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass128,875 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,875 miles
    Test number
    601948528216
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail128,874 miles (+1,000)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,874 miles
    Test number
    403713036872
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass127,874 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,874 miles
    Test number
    939397514549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,419 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,419 miles
    Test number
    904096938538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Fail126,417 miles (+100)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,417 miles
    Test number
    136327841779
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  16. Fail126,317 miles (+1,595)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,317 miles
    Test number
    238687756163
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres starting to crack
    • AdvisorySlight movement in n s f streeing

  17. Pass124,722 miles (+2,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,722 miles
    Test number
    222431113748
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight movement nearside steering

  18. Pass122,586 miles (+2,047)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,586 miles
    Test number
    244265361726
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner side wall starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass120,539 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,539 miles
    Test number
    829167315293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,592 miles (+2,421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,592 miles
    Test number
    429748114242
    • NoteMovement o/s front arm bush

  21. Pass116,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,171 miles
    Test number
    139140923239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,171 miles (+2,971)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,171 miles
    Test number
    927320623253
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Fail113,200 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,200 miles
    Test number
    555511022248
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front shocks weak in operation and slight seepage

  24. Pass113,200 miles (+2,599)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,200 miles
    Test number
    948331722247
    • NoteBoth front shocks weak in operation and slight seepage

  25. Pass110,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    110,601 miles
    Test number
    385864911416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail110,601 miles (+3,106)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,601 miles
    Test number
    689514611236
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass107,495 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    107,495 miles
    Test number
    714538610223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass104,729 miles (+3,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    104,729 miles
    Test number
    340159219262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass101,666 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    101,666 miles
    Test number
    420887618253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail95,115 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,115 miles
    Test number
    331089507297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass95,115 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    95,115 miles
    Test number
    843789507267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass91,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    91,148 miles
    Test number
    204441426261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M46 WEW

Does M46 WEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M46 WEW is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M46 WEW?
The MOT on M46 WEW is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M46 WEW done?
M46 WEW was recorded at 134,146 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,137 miles a year.
Has M46 WEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M46 WEW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on M46 WEW 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 M46 WEW find?
M46 WEW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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