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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V34 AANMOT history

V34 AAN is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 6 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

V34 AAN green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
108,536 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V34 AAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V34 AAN was last recorded at 108,536 miles on 8 May 2026, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,366 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
3,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,536 miles
  • 2025 – 108,366 miles
  • 2024 – 107,875 miles
  • 2023 – 107,250 miles
  • 2022 – 106,381 miles
  • 2021 – 103,455 miles
  • 2018 – 103,429 miles
  • 2017 – 103,008 miles
  • 2016 – 101,878 miles
  • 2015 – 99,774 miles
  • 2014 – 98,112 miles
  • 2013 – 93,546 miles
  • 2012 – 89,942 miles
  • 2011 – 84,763 miles
  • 2010 – 80,839 miles
  • 2009 – 75,644 miles
  • 2008 – 71,129 miles
  • 2007 – 63,427 miles
  • 2006 – 53,913 miles
  • 2005 – 43,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,536 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,536 miles (+170)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,536 miles
    Test number
    153469646473
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  2. Pass108,366 miles (+491)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,366 miles
    Test number
    969529057679
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Pass107,875 miles (+625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,875 miles
    Test number
    840700575756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass107,250 miles (+869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,250 miles
    Test number
    741913422894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass106,381 miles (+2,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,381 miles
    Test number
    973998255993
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass103,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,455 miles
    Test number
    460991965308
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail103,455 miles (+26)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,455 miles
    Test number
    394197459025
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass103,429 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,429 miles
    Test number
    290311610212
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail103,429 miles (+421)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,429 miles
    Test number
    256862996302
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass103,008 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,008 miles
    Test number
    182665215525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,878 miles (+2,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,878 miles
    Test number
    932073533863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass99,774 miles (+1,662)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,774 miles
    Test number
    902365853793
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass98,112 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,112 miles
    Test number
    415689364224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,546 miles (+3,604)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,546 miles
    Test number
    669743673258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated
  15. Pass89,942 miles (+5,179)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,942 miles
    Test number
    305023262287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass84,763 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,763 miles
    Test number
    895889561289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from dif
  17. Fail84,763 miles (+3,924)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,763 miles
    Test number
    525256161230
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from dif
  18. Pass80,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,839 miles
    Test number
    381840550415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,839 miles (+5,195)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,839 miles
    Test number
    991690950228
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  20. Pass75,644 miles (+4,515)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,644 miles
    Test number
    203760769259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding slightly.
    • NoteO/s/f anti-roll bar link pin dust cover split.
    • NotePower steering resoviour damp.
    • NoteSlight imbalance front brakes.
    • NoteSlight oil leak at rear diff.
    • NoteUndertray fitted.
  21. Pass71,129 miles (+7,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,129 miles
    Test number
    571568768294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass63,427 miles (+141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,427 miles
    Test number
    324210377230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Fail63,286 miles (+9,373)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,286 miles
    Test number
    531830167277
    • DangerousNearside Rear Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Pass53,913 miles (+10,677)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    331763066296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Pass43,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    43,236 miles
    Test number
    494124865270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V34 AAN

Does V34 AAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V34 AAN is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V34 AAN?
The MOT on V34 AAN is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V34 AAN done?
V34 AAN was recorded at 108,536 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,166 miles a year.
Has V34 AAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V34 AAN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V34 AAN 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 V34 AAN find?
V34 AAN passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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