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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V20 DREMOT history

V20 DRE is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 144,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,497 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 DRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 DRE was last recorded at 144,497 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 21,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,496 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
21,001 miles
Average per year
11,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,497 miles
  • 2025 – 123,496 miles
  • 2024 – 101,414 miles
  • 2022 – 94,976 miles
  • 2021 – 86,087 miles
  • 2020 – 76,849 miles
  • 2019 – 62,543 miles
  • 2018 – 48,560 miles
  • 2017 – 36,359 miles
  • 2016 – 35,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,497 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,497 miles (+21,001)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,497 miles
    Test number
    623978601042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,496 miles (+22,082)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,496 miles
    Test number
    519665523835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,414 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,414 miles
    Test number
    281807245081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,341 miles (+6,365)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,341 miles
    Test number
    516861631212
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass94,976 miles (+8,889)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,976 miles
    Test number
    967313288746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
  6. Pass86,087 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,087 miles
    Test number
    591406553318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,849 miles (+14,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,849 miles
    Test number
    246873841791
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySome parts of under tray has broken
  8. Pass62,543 miles (+13,983)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,543 miles
    Test number
    921348100170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,560 miles (+12,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,560 miles
    Test number
    220014094154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass36,359 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,359 miles
    Test number
    414283797074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,545 miles
    Test number
    459312678074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 DRE

Does V20 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 DRE is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 DRE?
The MOT on V20 DRE is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 DRE done?
V20 DRE was recorded at 144,497 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 11,386 miles a year.
Has V20 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 DRE has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V20 DRE 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 V20 DRE find?
V20 DRE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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