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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V33 DLCMOT history

V33 DLC is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 121,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

V33 DLC white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,072 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 DLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 DLC was last recorded at 121,072 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 10,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,984 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,088 miles
Average per year
9,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,072 miles
  • 2025 – 110,984 miles
  • 2024 – 101,994 miles
  • 2023 – 89,363 miles
  • 2022 – 82,915 miles
  • 2021 – 75,575 miles
  • 2020 – 70,020 miles
  • 2019 – 55,874 miles
  • 2018 – 31,942 miles
  • 2017 – 30,395 miles
  • 2016 – 25,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,072 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,072 miles (+10,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,072 miles
    Test number
    553294820949
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass110,984 miles (+8,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,984 miles
    Test number
    807280872088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass101,994 miles (+12,631)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,994 miles
    Test number
    333707146011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,363 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,363 miles
    Test number
    438242115109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,915 miles
    Test number
    504928370947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,915 miles (+55)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,915 miles
    Test number
    209936869325
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail82,860 miles (+7,285)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,860 miles
    Test number
    668578833347
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock bush new lower arm needed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front day time running light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass75,575 miles (+5,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,575 miles
    Test number
    844938342519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass70,020 miles (+14,146)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,020 miles
    Test number
    830670666354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,874 miles
    Test number
    857163016083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,873 miles (+23,931)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,873 miles
    Test number
    249993523815
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass31,942 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,942 miles
    Test number
    329256225479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,395 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,395 miles
    Test number
    276391995106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,044 miles
    Test number
    836855759240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V33 DLC

Does V33 DLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 DLC is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V33 DLC?
The MOT on V33 DLC is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 DLC done?
V33 DLC was recorded at 121,072 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 9,638 miles a year.
Has V33 DLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 DLC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V33 DLC 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 DLC find?
V33 DLC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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