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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V10 BVAMOT history

V10 BVA is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 132,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,423 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 BVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 BVA was last recorded at 132,423 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 14,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,935 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,488 miles
Average per year
11,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,423 miles
  • 2025 – 117,935 miles
  • 2024 – 115,749 miles
  • 2023 – 101,221 miles
  • 2022 – 90,677 miles
  • 2021 – 79,361 miles
  • 2020 – 65,875 miles
  • 2019 – 53,016 miles
  • 2018 – 41,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,423 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,423 miles (+14,488)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,423 miles
    Test number
    794135185182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,935 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,935 miles
    Test number
    435977543353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,749 miles
    Test number
    908579420949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,749 miles (+14,528)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,749 miles
    Test number
    105722009549
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass101,221 miles (+10,544)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,221 miles
    Test number
    542785615991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,677 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,677 miles
    Test number
    430285602231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,598 miles (+11,237)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,598 miles
    Test number
    669772358944
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,361 miles (+13,486)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,361 miles
    Test number
    520875729580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,875 miles (+12,859)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,875 miles
    Test number
    858423621452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,016 miles (+11,445)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,016 miles
    Test number
    907591415359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,571 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,571 miles
    Test number
    484938317988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,273 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,273 miles
    Test number
    634441591003
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about V10 BVA

Does V10 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 BVA is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 BVA?
The MOT on V10 BVA is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 BVA done?
V10 BVA was recorded at 132,423 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 11,920 miles a year.
Has V10 BVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 BVA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V10 BVA 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 V10 BVA find?
V10 BVA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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