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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V33 CEAMOT history

V33 CEA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 148,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

V33 CEA grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,889 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 CEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 CEA was last recorded at 148,889 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 6,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,166 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,723 miles
Average per year
13,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,889 miles
  • 2024 – 142,166 miles
  • 2023 – 134,344 miles
  • 2022 – 121,434 miles
  • 2021 – 106,680 miles
  • 2020 – 92,848 miles
  • 2019 – 74,296 miles
  • 2018 – 53,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,889 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,889 miles (+6,723)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,889 miles
    Test number
    265532701612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,166 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,166 miles
    Test number
    928428119507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,344 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,344 miles
    Test number
    708904262604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,113 miles (+12,679)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,113 miles
    Test number
    958038769980
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,434 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,434 miles
    Test number
    553862166813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,204 miles (+14,524)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,204 miles
    Test number
    275245103908
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass106,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,680 miles
    Test number
    240450606658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,680 miles (+13,832)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,680 miles
    Test number
    495062549495
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass92,848 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,848 miles
    Test number
    409665462392
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail92,848 miles (+18,552)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,848 miles
    Test number
    839370598220
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,296 miles (+21,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,296 miles
    Test number
    397737232533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass53,101 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,101 miles
    Test number
    723123856432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,100 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,100 miles
    Test number
    328657272712
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Questions about V33 CEA

Does V33 CEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 CEA is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V33 CEA?
The MOT on V33 CEA is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 CEA done?
V33 CEA was recorded at 148,889 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 13,672 miles a year.
Has V33 CEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 CEA has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V33 CEA 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 CEA find?
V33 CEA passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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