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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V11 BBNMOT history

V11 BBN is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 146,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

V11 BBN white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,963 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 BBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 BBN was last recorded at 146,963 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 8,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,917 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,046 miles
Average per year
10,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,963 miles
  • 2025 – 138,917 miles
  • 2023 – 132,842 miles
  • 2022 – 128,866 miles
  • 2021 – 121,534 miles
  • 2020 – 105,634 miles
  • 2019 – 91,442 miles
  • 2018 – 76,516 miles
  • 2017 – 61,482 miles
  • 2016 – 45,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,963 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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,963 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,963 miles
    Test number
    805983695533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,917 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,917 miles
    Test number
    262694640432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail138,749 miles (+5,907)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,749 miles
    Test number
    164145110418
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,842 miles (+3,976)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,842 miles
    Test number
    184976719123
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,866 miles (+7,332)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,866 miles
    Test number
    166884791970
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,534 miles
    Test number
    303154944980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail121,533 miles (+15,899)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,533 miles
    Test number
    559710125964
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,634 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,634 miles
    Test number
    374978445256
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail105,623 miles (+14,181)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,623 miles
    Test number
    329466606466
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test items dangling from mirror
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,442 miles (+14,926)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    887941579620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,516 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    798678572489
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail76,504 miles (+15,022)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,504 miles
    Test number
    287713977461
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass61,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    970183055727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,482 miles (+16,415)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    585453546324
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  15. Pass45,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,067 miles
    Test number
    319831184817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V11 BBN

Does V11 BBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 BBN is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 BBN?
The MOT on V11 BBN is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 BBN done?
V11 BBN was recorded at 146,963 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 10,847 miles a year.
Has V11 BBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 BBN has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V11 BBN 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 V11 BBN find?
V11 BBN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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