BMW 520
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc
V32 HBFMOT history
V32 HBF is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 176,164 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,869 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V32 HBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V32 HBF was last recorded at 176,164 miles on 11 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Sept 2025: 176,164 miles, lower than 176,165 miles on 24 Jun 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 176,165 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Average per year
- 2,869 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,164 miles
- 2024 – 175,521 miles
- 2023 – 174,807 miles
- 2022 – 174,431 miles
- 2021 – 173,765 miles
- 2020 – 173,433 miles
- 2019 – 172,225 miles
- 2018 – 169,409 miles
- 2017 – 167,721 miles
- 2016 – 166,067 miles
- 2015 – 164,536 miles
- 2014 – 161,462 miles
- 2013 – 159,840 miles
- 2011 – 156,046 miles
- 2010 – 154,263 miles
- 2009 – 151,667 miles
- 2008 – 147,379 miles
- 2007 – 138,485 miles
- 2006 – 120,424 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,164 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Fuel tank straps corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,164 miles (-1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 176,164 miles
- Test number
- 819514152134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail176,165 miles (+644)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,165 miles
- Test number
- 464861243639
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass175,521 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 175,521 miles
- Test number
- 525780604449
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail175,521 miles (+714)1 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,521 miles
- Test number
- 995134315147
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass174,807 miles (+376)2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 174,807 miles
- Test number
- 852651583298
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded
Pass174,431 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 174,431 miles
- Test number
- 550726889790
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
Fail174,421 miles (+656)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,421 miles
- Test number
- 896758810541
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
Pass173,765 miles (+332)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 173,765 miles
- Test number
- 905596320081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
Pass173,433 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 173,433 miles
- Test number
- 120293149449
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
Fail173,433 miles (+1,208)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,433 miles
- Test number
- 195961473104
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
Pass172,225 miles (+2,816)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 172,225 miles
- Test number
- 321151397851
- AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps rusty
Pass169,409 miles (+1,688)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 169,409 miles
- Test number
- 749497148951
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked in treaded area and wearing on outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve cracked
Pass167,721 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 167,721 miles
- Test number
- 377114156209
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Fail167,721 miles (+1,654)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,721 miles
- Test number
- 265846052976
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Pass166,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 166,067 miles
- Test number
- 474326197124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,067 miles (+1,531)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,067 miles
- Test number
- 726060571372
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass164,536 miles (+3,074)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 164,536 miles
- Test number
- 147282665179
- NoteN/s/front tyre edges worn
- NoteO/s/front tyre edges worn
- NoteO/s/rear hand brake readings lower than near side
- NoteO/s/rear tyre close to legal limit
Pass161,462 miles (+1,622)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 161,462 miles
- Test number
- 388986074179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,840 miles4 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,840 miles
- Test number
- 755438973108
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass159,840 miles (+3,794)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 159,840 miles
- Test number
- 939238573108
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass156,046 miles (+1,783)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 156,046 miles
- Test number
- 415350641418
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass154,263 miles (+2,596)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 154,263 miles
- Test number
- 680402240345
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass151,667 miles (+4,288)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 151,667 miles
- Test number
- 841607639312
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear number plate in poor condition
Pass147,379 miles (+8,894)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 147,379 miles
- Test number
- 600773848328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 138,485 miles
- Test number
- 701037357203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,485 miles (+18,061)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,485 miles
- Test number
- 310707857286
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass120,424 miles (+169)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 120,424 miles
- Test number
- 753454686077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,255 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,255 miles
- Test number
- 984887476087
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about V32 HBF
- Does V32 HBF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V32 HBF expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V32 HBF?
- The MOT on V32 HBF expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V32 HBF done?
- V32 HBF was recorded at 176,164 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 2,869 miles a year.
- Has V32 HBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V32 HBF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on V32 HBF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V32 HBF find?
- V32 HBF passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front coil spring corroded.
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