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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

N31 LVPMOT history

N31 LVP is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 91,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

N31 LVP black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,234 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N31 LVP
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
9 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N31 LVP was last recorded at 91,234 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 6,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,553 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,681 miles
Average per year
8,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,234 miles
  • 2024 – 84,553 miles
  • 2023 – 78,403 miles
  • 2022 – 66,848 miles
  • 2021 – 61,518 miles
  • 2020 – 53,170 miles
  • 2019 – 42,346 miles
  • 2018 – 27,576 miles
  • 2017 – 21,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,234 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush/shock absorber bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,234 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    507570697192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,553 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,553 miles
    Test number
    192472169186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,403 miles (+11,555)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,403 miles
    Test number
    837693035905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,848 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,848 miles
    Test number
    377337018755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush/shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail66,843 miles (+5,325)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    484326558195
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush/shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    559182117184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,518 miles (+8,348)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    842810563148
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass53,170 miles (+10,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,170 miles
    Test number
    405399924528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass42,346 miles (+14,770)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,346 miles
    Test number
    493632378021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,576 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    27,576 miles
    Test number
    351956937224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,262 miles
    Test number
    518747904131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N31 LVP

Does N31 LVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N31 LVP is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on N31 LVP?
The MOT on N31 LVP is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N31 LVP done?
N31 LVP was recorded at 91,234 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 8,494 miles a year.
Has N31 LVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N31 LVP has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on N31 LVP 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 N31 LVP find?
N31 LVP passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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