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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V2 BNCMOT history

V2 BNC is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,230 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 BNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 BNC was last recorded at 88,230 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 8,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,186 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,044 miles
Average per year
6,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,230 miles
  • 2025 – 80,186 miles
  • 2024 – 76,487 miles
  • 2022 – 73,605 miles
  • 2021 – 71,135 miles
  • 2020 – 68,469 miles
  • 2019 – 60,269 miles
  • 2018 – 46,766 miles
  • 2017 – 36,433 miles
  • 2016 – 25,950 miles
  • 2015 – 20,493 miles
  • 2014 – 14,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,230 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,230 miles (+8,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    319879498242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass80,186 miles (+3,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,186 miles
    Test number
    625537933537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass76,487 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,487 miles
    Test number
    353900671437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,605 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,605 miles
    Test number
    605127011005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,135 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,135 miles
    Test number
    773459985221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,469 miles
    Test number
    474663374307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,469 miles (+8,200)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,469 miles
    Test number
    200012614772
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass60,269 miles (+13,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    172922634246
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  9. Pass46,766 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    933624215155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,143 miles (+9,710)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,143 miles
    Test number
    595975606529
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass36,433 miles (+10,483)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,433 miles
    Test number
    584688974326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,950 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,950 miles
    Test number
    958133723104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,493 miles (+5,598)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,493 miles
    Test number
    951875610547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,895 miles
    Test number
    906161784264
    • 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 V2 BNC

Does V2 BNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 BNC is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 BNC?
The MOT on V2 BNC is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 BNC done?
V2 BNC was recorded at 88,230 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,139 miles a year.
Has V2 BNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 BNC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V2 BNC 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 V2 BNC find?
V2 BNC passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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