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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V10 GMWMOT history

V10 GMW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 191,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
191,883 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 GMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 GMW was last recorded at 191,883 miles on 21 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,883 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,883 miles
  • 2025 – 181,381 miles
  • 2024 – 172,721 miles
  • 2023 – 160,903 miles
  • 2022 – 153,304 miles
  • 2021 – 137,207 miles
  • 2020 – 126,241 miles
  • 2019 – 107,240 miles
  • 2018 – 88,092 miles
  • 2017 – 70,296 miles
  • 2016 – 61,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,883 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    191,883 miles
    Test number
    734446307699
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail191,883 miles (+10,502)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,883 miles
    Test number
    947534622033
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass181,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    181,381 miles
    Test number
    205919110804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail181,375 miles (+8,654)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,375 miles
    Test number
    961815567712
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass172,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,721 miles
    Test number
    617826074465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail172,721 miles (+11,818)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,721 miles
    Test number
    544047494731
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass160,903 miles (+7,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,903 miles
    Test number
    492972067808
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer light lens slight damage
  8. Pass153,304 miles (+16,097)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,304 miles
    Test number
    865971716828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,207 miles (+10,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,207 miles
    Test number
    803647624718
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass126,241 miles (+19,001)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,241 miles
    Test number
    848016720965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,240 miles (+19,148)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,240 miles
    Test number
    785577758463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,092 miles (+17,796)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,092 miles
    Test number
    864996402163
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass70,296 miles (+8,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,296 miles
    Test number
    791744569613
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight perishing to all four tyre valve stems
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass61,499 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    566068131572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V10 GMW

Does V10 GMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 GMW is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 GMW?
The MOT on V10 GMW is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 GMW done?
V10 GMW was recorded at 191,883 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 12,930 miles a year.
Has V10 GMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 GMW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V10 GMW 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 GMW find?
V10 GMW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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