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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V11 SRYMOT history

V11 SRY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

V11 SRY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,111 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 SRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 SRY was last recorded at 142,111 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 9,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,099 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,012 miles
Average per year
9,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,111 miles
  • 2025 – 133,099 miles
  • 2024 – 125,373 miles
  • 2022 – 114,044 miles
  • 2021 – 108,111 miles
  • 2020 – 104,319 miles
  • 2019 – 96,762 miles
  • 2018 – 83,924 miles
  • 2017 – 71,929 miles
  • 2016 – 59,512 miles
  • 2015 – 46,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,111 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looking thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,111 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,111 miles
    Test number
    499459206343
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,105 miles (+9,006)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,105 miles
    Test number
    167977156173
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,099 miles (+7,726)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,099 miles
    Test number
    671062281939
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass125,373 miles (+11,329)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,373 miles
    Test number
    505491600507
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,044 miles
    Test number
    138212379794
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail114,044 miles (+5,933)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,044 miles
    Test number
    343210394355
    • MajorFront Lower Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass108,111 miles (+3,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,111 miles
    Test number
    596633308393
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread corner cracked (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass104,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,319 miles
    Test number
    557564309671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,319 miles (+7,557)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,319 miles
    Test number
    555540377173
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,762 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,762 miles
    Test number
    345749518587
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen in zone b but within 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looking thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail96,762 miles (+12,838)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,762 miles
    Test number
    224671820619
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen in zone b but within 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looking thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,924 miles (+11,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    775501277926
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass71,929 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,929 miles
    Test number
    753446309612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,892 miles (+12,380)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,892 miles
    Test number
    754731457344
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,512 miles (+13,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,512 miles
    Test number
    876375371146
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,320 miles
    Test number
    546200775154
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V11 SRY

Does V11 SRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 SRY is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 SRY?
The MOT on V11 SRY 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 SRY done?
V11 SRY was recorded at 142,111 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 9,055 miles a year.
Has V11 SRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 SRY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V11 SRY 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 SRY find?
V11 SRY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both.

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