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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V18 PNPMOT history

V18 PNP is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 69,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,023 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 PNP
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
13 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 PNP was last recorded at 69,023 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 8,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,837 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,186 miles
Average per year
6,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,023 miles
  • 2025 – 60,837 miles
  • 2024 – 54,328 miles
  • 2023 – 45,707 miles
  • 2022 – 38,273 miles
  • 2021 – 31,011 miles
  • 2020 – 28,057 miles
  • 2019 – 18,401 miles
  • 2018 – 14,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,023 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKING

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency:

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,023 miles (+8,186)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,023 miles
    Test number
    487916502219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,837 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,837 miles
    Test number
    807701501197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail60,817 miles (+6,489)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,817 miles
    Test number
    558844890751
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 Y17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass54,328 miles (+8,621)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    299086350204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 W17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass45,707 miles (+7,434)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,707 miles
    Test number
    936015772057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,273 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,273 miles
    Test number
    178146801536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,011 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    31,011 miles
    Test number
    189038759923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,057 miles
    Test number
    358045722662
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency:
  9. Fail28,057 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,057 miles
    Test number
    833683815034
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency:
  10. Pass28,057 miles (+9,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,057 miles
    Test number
    854121619625
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency:
  11. Pass18,401 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    18,401 miles
    Test number
    528600671863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    14,202 miles
    Test number
    921741238942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 PNP

Does V18 PNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 PNP is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 PNP?
The MOT on V18 PNP is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 PNP done?
V18 PNP was recorded at 69,023 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 6,843 miles a year.
Has V18 PNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 PNP has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 PNP 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 V18 PNP find?
V18 PNP passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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