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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 1995 · 1,990 cc

N522 PDVMOT history

N522 PDV is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 16 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2025.

N522 PDV grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
128,492 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N522 PDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
16 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N522 PDV was last recorded at 128,492 miles on 27 Jan 2025, 2,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,277 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,215 miles
Average per year
3,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,492 miles
  • 2024 – 126,277 miles
  • 2023 – 124,284 miles
  • 2021 – 122,171 miles
  • 2020 – 120,940 miles
  • 2019 – 118,934 miles
  • 2018 – 115,584 miles
  • 2017 – 113,849 miles
  • 2016 – 110,933 miles
  • 2015 – 107,160 miles
  • 2014 – 103,489 miles
  • 2013 – 97,866 miles
  • 2012 – 94,412 miles
  • 2011 – 91,779 miles
  • 2010 – 88,369 miles
  • 2009 – 85,057 miles
  • 2008 – 82,106 miles
  • 2007 – 76,875 miles
  • 2006 – 70,621 miles
  • 2005 – 62,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,492 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,492 miles (+2,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,492 miles
    Test number
    620045582084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass126,277 miles (+1,993)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,277 miles
    Test number
    293024786382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,284 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,284 miles
    Test number
    397784553436
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,259 miles (+2,088)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,259 miles
    Test number
    972137481996
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,171 miles (+1,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,171 miles
    Test number
    301599063202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,940 miles (+2,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,940 miles
    Test number
    800588400063
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass118,934 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,934 miles
    Test number
    793206095047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,584 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,584 miles
    Test number
    827682726086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,849 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,849 miles
    Test number
    100607882044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,933 miles (+3,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,933 miles
    Test number
    915439055616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass107,160 miles (+3,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,160 miles
    Test number
    545388960149
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass103,489 miles (+5,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,489 miles
    Test number
    697190444318
    • AdvisoryOuter Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass97,866 miles (+3,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,866 miles
    Test number
    848277923330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass94,412 miles (+2,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,412 miles
    Test number
    589391222384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass91,779 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,779 miles
    Test number
    615356211330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,369 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,369 miles
    Test number
    812860710311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,057 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    803603389260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,042 miles (+2,936)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,042 miles
    Test number
    373762489474
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass82,106 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,106 miles
    Test number
    953608878239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,875 miles (+6,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    354740857177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  21. Pass70,621 miles (+8,507)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    70,621 miles
    Test number
    981935146136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2006
    Odometer
    62,114 miles
    Test number
    594056945191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N522 PDV

Does N522 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N522 PDV expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N522 PDV?
The MOT on N522 PDV expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N522 PDV done?
N522 PDV was recorded at 128,492 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2025, an average of 3,374 miles a year.
Has N522 PDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N522 PDV has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on N522 PDV 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 N522 PDV find?
N522 PDV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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