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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

V24 TSTMOT history

V24 TST is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 217,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

V24 TST silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
217,536 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V24 TST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V24 TST was last recorded at 217,536 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 16,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,489 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16,047 miles
Average per year
14,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,536 miles
  • 2025 – 201,489 miles
  • 2024 – 185,307 miles
  • 2023 – 159,476 miles
  • 2022 – 151,535 miles
  • 2021 – 144,729 miles
  • 2020 – 138,819 miles
  • 2019 – 130,236 miles
  • 2017 – 111,623 miles
  • 2016 – 99,128 miles
  • 2015 – 72,616 miles
  • 2014 – 41,691 miles
  • 2013 – 30,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,536 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,536 miles (+16,047)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    217,536 miles
    Test number
    346016027940
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass201,489 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    201,489 miles
    Test number
    469314356465
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail201,489 miles (+16,182)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,489 miles
    Test number
    621931229306
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass185,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    185,307 miles
    Test number
    813730340667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail185,307 miles (+25,831)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,307 miles
    Test number
    882524011746
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass159,476 miles (+7,941)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    159,476 miles
    Test number
    983516711153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,535 miles (+6,806)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    151,535 miles
    Test number
    335452021700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,729 miles (+5,910)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,729 miles
    Test number
    503300190816
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted
  9. Pass138,819 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,819 miles
    Test number
    744345556553
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail138,819 miles (+8,583)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,819 miles
    Test number
    524606262551
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn curved arm with ball joint on the top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass130,236 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,236 miles
    Test number
    599832543196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen damge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail130,236 miles (+18,613)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,236 miles
    Test number
    422215684772
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen damge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass111,623 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,623 miles
    Test number
    739160815110
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail111,623 miles (+12,495)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,623 miles
    Test number
    673597704235
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components.
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass99,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,128 miles
    Test number
    877402219884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,128 miles (+26,512)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,128 miles
    Test number
    949362777941
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454018 (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass72,616 miles (+30,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,616 miles
    Test number
    809817285198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass41,691 miles (+10,797)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,691 miles
    Test number
    628142004098
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass30,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,894 miles
    Test number
    485123703076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V24 TST

Does V24 TST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V24 TST is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V24 TST?
The MOT on V24 TST is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V24 TST done?
V24 TST was recorded at 217,536 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 14,135 miles a year.
Has V24 TST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V24 TST has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V24 TST 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 V24 TST find?
V24 TST passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside; rear windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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