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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V33 GYMMOT history

V33 GYM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

V33 GYM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
160,909 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 GYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 GYM was last recorded at 160,909 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,714 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
195 miles
Average per year
9,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,909 miles
  • 2025 – 157,200 miles
  • 2024 – 154,271 miles
  • 2023 – 149,324 miles
  • 2022 – 139,343 miles
  • 2021 – 132,354 miles
  • 2020 – 128,479 miles
  • 2019 – 120,235 miles
  • 2018 – 116,309 miles
  • 2017 – 115,931 miles
  • 2016 – 95,325 miles
  • 2015 – 70,919 miles
  • 2014 – 46,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,909 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,909 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    160,909 miles
    Test number
    801730886898
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,714 miles (+3,514)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,714 miles
    Test number
    883123082669
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight Fogged Up (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Exhaust Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking On Tread (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,200 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,200 miles
    Test number
    732312790815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,271 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,271 miles
    Test number
    779867476410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,324 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,324 miles
    Test number
    713903523478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail149,284 miles (+9,941)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,284 miles
    Test number
    527111433100
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass139,343 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,343 miles
    Test number
    101619065410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  8. Fail139,343 miles (+6,989)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,343 miles
    Test number
    549351010990
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass132,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,354 miles
    Test number
    266051097264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,354 miles (+3,875)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,354 miles
    Test number
    686712756039
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass128,479 miles (+8,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,479 miles
    Test number
    813099330701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,235 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,235 miles
    Test number
    142490297930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,309 miles (+378)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,309 miles
    Test number
    732810460850
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning wire damaged

  14. Pass115,931 miles (+487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,931 miles
    Test number
    756747313449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail115,444 miles (+20,119)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,444 miles
    Test number
    723117555428
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass95,325 miles (+24,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,325 miles
    Test number
    602980558993
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass70,919 miles (+357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    219515440744
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail70,562 miles (+23,677)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,562 miles
    Test number
    512285189560
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass46,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,885 miles
    Test number
    767755444298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V33 GYM

Does V33 GYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 GYM is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V33 GYM?
The MOT on V33 GYM is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 GYM done?
V33 GYM was recorded at 160,909 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 9,827 miles a year.
Has V33 GYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 GYM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V33 GYM 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 GYM find?
V33 GYM passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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