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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V36 LGPMOT history

V36 LGP is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 258,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
258,964 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V36 LGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V36 LGP was last recorded at 258,964 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,663 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
10,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 258,964 miles
  • 2025 – 243,489 miles
  • 2024 – 227,360 miles
  • 2023 – 208,428 miles
  • 2022 – 192,543 miles
  • 2021 – 170,846 miles
  • 2020 – 168,116 miles
  • 2019 – 168,098 miles
  • 2018 – 155,827 miles
  • 2017 – 148,552 miles
  • 2016 – 143,375 miles
  • 2015 – 136,453 miles
  • 2014 – 130,895 miles
  • 2013 – 120,093 miles
  • 2012 – 111,675 miles
  • 2011 – 97,096 miles
  • 2010 – 86,876 miles
  • 2009 – 75,976 miles
  • 2008 – 66,885 miles
  • 2007 – 57,773 miles
  • 2006 – 50,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,964 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,964 miles (+301)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    258,964 miles
    Test number
    145600819781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail258,663 miles (+15,174)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,663 miles
    Test number
    484650972935
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass243,489 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    243,489 miles
    Test number
    493854828492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail243,489 miles (+16,129)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,489 miles
    Test number
    861977630991
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass227,360 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    227,360 miles
    Test number
    195518161966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail227,360 miles (+18,932)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,360 miles
    Test number
    615846900810
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass208,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    208,428 miles
    Test number
    968209134543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail208,428 miles (+15,885)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,428 miles
    Test number
    935970956407
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass192,543 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    192,543 miles
    Test number
    707809125757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail192,541 miles (+21,695)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,541 miles
    Test number
    476704797461
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass170,846 miles (+2,730)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    170,846 miles
    Test number
    299993727368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass168,116 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,116 miles
    Test number
    709367048972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass168,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    168,098 miles
    Test number
    934862330129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail168,098 miles (+12,271)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,098 miles
    Test number
    789014847752
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass155,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,827 miles
    Test number
    179608770988
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Fail155,827 miles (+7,275)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,827 miles
    Test number
    739468133570
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Pass148,552 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    148,552 miles
    Test number
    454134570599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass143,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    143,375 miles
    Test number
    619776735120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail143,375 miles (+6,922)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,375 miles
    Test number
    968449983727
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass136,453 miles (+5,558)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    136,453 miles
    Test number
    285597315263
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass130,895 miles (+10,802)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,895 miles
    Test number
    869230634292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass120,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,093 miles
    Test number
    406233433288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail120,093 miles (+8,418)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,093 miles
    Test number
    526793533249
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass111,675 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    111,675 miles
    Test number
    209202442234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,157 miles (+9,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    555468332069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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)

  26. Pass97,096 miles (+10,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    97,096 miles
    Test number
    725527841081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass86,876 miles (+10,900)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,876 miles
    Test number
    532072330070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,976 miles (+9,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,976 miles
    Test number
    910183329093
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass66,885 miles (+9,112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,885 miles
    Test number
    990356738008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass57,773 miles (+7,091)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,773 miles
    Test number
    762846537033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass50,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,682 miles
    Test number
    941072236011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V36 LGP

Does V36 LGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V36 LGP is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V36 LGP?
The MOT on V36 LGP is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V36 LGP done?
V36 LGP was recorded at 258,964 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 10,145 miles a year.
Has V36 LGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V36 LGP has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V36 LGP 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 V36 LGP find?
V36 LGP passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush.; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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