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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V16 HEHMOT history

V16 HEH is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 135,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2026
Mileage
135,600 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 HEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 HEH was last recorded at 135,600 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 8,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,905 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,695 miles
Average per year
10,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,600 miles
  • 2024 – 126,905 miles
  • 2023 – 115,067 miles
  • 2022 – 101,852 miles
  • 2021 – 94,766 miles
  • 2020 – 86,399 miles
  • 2019 – 79,406 miles
  • 2018 – 64,530 miles
  • 2017 – 50,252 miles
  • 2016 – 35,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,600 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

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 air spring starting to fray but not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,600 miles (+8,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,600 miles
    Test number
    284139290028
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing on inside edges
  2. Pass126,905 miles (+11,838)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,905 miles
    Test number
    155124891264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    537992769388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail115,067 miles (+13,215)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    567015138792
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass101,852 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,852 miles
    Test number
    163158782337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,766 miles (+8,367)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,766 miles
    Test number
    774388475380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,399 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,399 miles
    Test number
    481640648061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,406 miles (+14,876)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,406 miles
    Test number
    246799865709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,530 miles (+14,278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,530 miles
    Test number
    868943669582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,252 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    563109911579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air spring starting to fray but not leaking
  11. Fail50,181 miles (+14,269)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,181 miles
    Test number
    402968337220
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air spring starting to fray but not leaking
  12. Pass35,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,912 miles
    Test number
    543845075375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 HEH

Does V16 HEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V16 HEH expired on 2 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V16 HEH?
The MOT on V16 HEH expired on 2 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V16 HEH done?
V16 HEH was recorded at 135,600 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 10,990 miles a year.
Has V16 HEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 HEH has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V16 HEH 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 V16 HEH find?
V16 HEH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges.

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