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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V18 SEPMOT history

V18 SEP is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 95,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,110 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 SEP
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
12 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 SEP was last recorded at 95,110 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 7,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,071 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,039 miles
Average per year
8,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,110 miles
  • 2025 – 88,071 miles
  • 2024 – 78,231 miles
  • 2023 – 68,633 miles
  • 2022 – 63,627 miles
  • 2021 – 55,141 miles
  • 2020 – 50,563 miles
  • 2019 – 43,830 miles
  • 2018 – 31,989 miles
  • 2017 – 21,015 miles
  • 2016 – 14,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,110 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,110 miles (+7,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,110 miles
    Test number
    568339538006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass88,071 miles (+9,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,071 miles
    Test number
    333537563062
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted limiting inspection of testable items
  3. Pass78,231 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,231 miles
    Test number
    860336409852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,194 miles (+9,561)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,194 miles
    Test number
    409274723587
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass68,633 miles (+5,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    583062757447
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass63,627 miles (+8,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,627 miles
    Test number
    540469808929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass55,141 miles (+4,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,141 miles
    Test number
    416237893793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass50,563 miles (+6,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,563 miles
    Test number
    613101701437
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass43,830 miles (+11,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    43,830 miles
    Test number
    905258581203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass31,989 miles (+10,974)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,989 miles
    Test number
    776398174095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,015 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,015 miles
    Test number
    419051320298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,395 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    14,395 miles
    Test number
    356877110534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail14,390 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,390 miles
    Test number
    622952932422
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V18 SEP

Does V18 SEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 SEP is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 SEP?
The MOT on V18 SEP is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 SEP done?
V18 SEP was recorded at 95,110 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 8,047 miles a year.
Has V18 SEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 SEP has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V18 SEP 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 SEP find?
V18 SEP passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi, and 1 more.

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