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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

P9 SVEMOT history

P9 SVE is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 85,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,239 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P9 SVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P9 SVE was last recorded at 85,239 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,011 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,228 miles
Average per year
6,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,239 miles
  • 2025 – 81,011 miles
  • 2024 – 77,682 miles
  • 2023 – 72,316 miles
  • 2022 – 66,691 miles
  • 2021 – 63,427 miles
  • 2020 – 59,827 miles
  • 2019 – 47,533 miles
  • 2018 – 32,104 miles
  • 2017 – 28,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,239 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,239 miles (+4,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,239 miles
    Test number
    157222118809
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass81,011 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,011 miles
    Test number
    930325900742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,989 miles (+3,307)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    509477721835
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass77,682 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,682 miles
    Test number
    569817325567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,316 miles (+118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,316 miles
    Test number
    907187369259
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail72,198 miles (+5,507)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,198 miles
    Test number
    126255839807
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass66,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,691 miles
    Test number
    121821174702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,691 miles (+3,264)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,691 miles
    Test number
    935196343900
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. Pass63,427 miles (+3,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,427 miles
    Test number
    880172601816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass59,827 miles (+12,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,827 miles
    Test number
    250409040769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass47,533 miles (+15,429)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,533 miles
    Test number
    262658101645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,104 miles (+3,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,104 miles
    Test number
    638528506650
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valves shows cracks
  13. Pass28,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,258 miles
    Test number
    221927396526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P9 SVE

Does P9 SVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P9 SVE is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P9 SVE?
The MOT on P9 SVE is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P9 SVE done?
P9 SVE was recorded at 85,239 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,357 miles a year.
Has P9 SVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P9 SVE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on P9 SVE 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 P9 SVE find?
P9 SVE passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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