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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V40 CPHMOT history

V40 CPH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 147,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,336 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 CPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
14 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 CPH was last recorded at 147,336 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,336 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
16,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,336 miles
  • 2025 – 126,958 miles
  • 2024 – 109,825 miles
  • 2023 – 96,024 miles
  • 2022 – 79,387 miles
  • 2021 – 65,639 miles
  • 2019 – 45,317 miles
  • 2018 – 25,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,336 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront wipers smearingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear diff bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,336 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,336 miles
    Test number
    213317906402
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear diff bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail147,336 miles (+20,378)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,336 miles
    Test number
    991105037786
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear diff bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass126,958 miles (+17,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,958 miles
    Test number
    703322451960
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diff bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass109,825 miles (+13,801)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,825 miles
    Test number
    912592124317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,024 miles (+16,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,024 miles
    Test number
    790649691618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi blistering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi blistering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass79,387 miles (+13,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,387 miles
    Test number
    181695508126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass65,639 miles (+20,322)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,639 miles
    Test number
    858037651418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass45,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,317 miles
    Test number
    679667480364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,317 miles (+19,476)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,317 miles
    Test number
    349007831164
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass25,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    25,841 miles
    Test number
    120321284162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 CPH

Does V40 CPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 CPH is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 CPH?
The MOT on V40 CPH is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 CPH done?
V40 CPH was recorded at 147,336 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 16,202 miles a year.
Has V40 CPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 CPH has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 CPH 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 V40 CPH find?
V40 CPH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front wipers smearing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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