BMW 520
Green · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
V33 AJLMOT history
V33 AJL is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 23 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,342 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 88,342 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,697 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V33 AJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V33 AJL was last recorded at 88,342 miles on 7 May 2026, 7,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,266 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,076 miles
- Average per year
- 3,697 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,342 miles
- 2025 – 81,266 miles
- 2024 – 73,530 miles
- 2023 – 65,594 miles
- 2022 – 59,347 miles
- 2021 – 56,376 miles
- 2020 – 52,863 miles
- 2019 – 49,949 miles
- 2017 – 48,271 miles
- 2016 – 46,332 miles
- 2015 – 44,558 miles
- 2014 – 42,569 miles
- 2013 – 40,482 miles
- 2012 – 36,933 miles
- 2011 – 34,138 miles
- 2010 – 31,705 miles
- 2009 – 28,753 miles
- 2008 – 24,380 miles
- 2007 – 18,876 miles
- 2006 – 14,796 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,342 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,342 miles (+7,076)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 88,342 miles
- Test number
- 227584993670
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,266 miles (+7,736)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 81,266 miles
- Test number
- 235300377086
- 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))
Pass73,530 miles (+172)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2025
- Odometer
- 73,530 miles
- Test number
- 230091497955
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail73,358 miles (+7,764)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,358 miles
- Test number
- 335137522924
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,594 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 65,594 miles
- Test number
- 887076783499
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail65,594 miles (+6,247)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,594 miles
- Test number
- 261995261186
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass59,347 miles (+2,971)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 59,347 miles
- Test number
- 535657585467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,376 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2022
- Odometer
- 56,376 miles
- Test number
- 390433302526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,367 miles (+3,504)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 56,367 miles
- Test number
- 531705458606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,863 miles (+2,914)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 52,863 miles
- Test number
- 184022443097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 49,949 miles
- Test number
- 926799275596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,949 miles (+1,678)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,949 miles
- Test number
- 784095335121
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass48,271 miles (+1,939)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 48,271 miles
- Test number
- 786442549247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,332 miles (+1,774)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 46,332 miles
- Test number
- 900708589219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,558 miles (+1,989)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 44,558 miles
- Test number
- 346792865129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,569 miles (+2,087)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 42,569 miles
- Test number
- 808246074153
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass40,482 miles (+3,549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 40,482 miles
- Test number
- 279719973455
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass36,933 miles (+2,795)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 36,933 miles
- Test number
- 425052572156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,138 miles (+2,433)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 34,138 miles
- Test number
- 978865371114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,705 miles (+2,952)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 31,705 miles
- Test number
- 793379970172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,753 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,753 miles
- Test number
- 433135279144
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass28,753 miles (+4,373)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 28,753 miles
- Test number
- 923995279153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,380 miles (+5,504)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 24,380 miles
- Test number
- 814617678129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,876 miles (+4,080)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 18,876 miles
- Test number
- 291118977483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 14,796 miles
- Test number
- 203985566464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V33 AJL
- Does V33 AJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 AJL is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V33 AJL?
- The MOT on V33 AJL is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V33 AJL done?
- V33 AJL was recorded at 88,342 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,697 miles a year.
- Has V33 AJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V33 AJL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on V33 AJL 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 V33 AJL find?
- V33 AJL passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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