BMW 520
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
V40 MPGMOT history
V40 MPG is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 18 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,955 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 79,955 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,172 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 MPG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 MPG was last recorded at 79,955 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 79,180 miles · 3 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 775 miles
- Average per year
- 2,172 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 79,955 miles
- 2023 – 79,180 miles
- 2022 – 78,004 miles
- 2021 – 77,642 miles
- 2020 – 77,278 miles
- 2019 – 76,533 miles
- 2018 – 75,043 miles
- 2017 – 74,183 miles
- 2016 – 72,879 miles
- 2015 – 71,240 miles
- 2014 – 69,881 miles
- 2013 – 68,658 miles
- 2012 – 66,653 miles
- 2011 – 64,874 miles
- 2010 – 63,258 miles
- 2008 – 49,909 miles
- 2007 – 45,831 miles
- 2006 – 41,316 miles
- 2005 – 38,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 819858378629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,955 miles (+775)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 79,955 miles
- Test number
- 994977458699
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,180 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 79,180 miles
- Test number
- 887888968781
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering drive belt damaged
Fail79,180 miles (+1,176)4 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,180 miles
- Test number
- 187339376889
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering drive belt damaged
Pass78,004 miles (+362)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 78,004 miles
- Test number
- 362243367880
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass77,642 miles (+6)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 77,642 miles
- Test number
- 340610157205
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brakes slightly out of balance
Fail77,636 miles (+358)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,636 miles
- Test number
- 819764721562
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brakes slightly out of balance
Pass77,278 miles (+745)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 77,278 miles
- Test number
- 956191003543
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,533 miles (+1,490)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,533 miles
- Test number
- 745251383121
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass75,043 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 75,043 miles
- Test number
- 892273482962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,033 miles (+850)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,033 miles
- Test number
- 524616448927
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass74,183 miles (+1,304)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 74,183 miles
- Test number
- 260570015178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,879 miles (+1,639)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 72,879 miles
- Test number
- 639641760569
- AdvisoryCentre stop light not working.
Pass71,240 miles (+1,359)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 71,240 miles
- Test number
- 729187790345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,881 miles (+1,223)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 69,881 miles
- Test number
- 222201581308
- NoteCentre stop light not working
- NoteFront bumper damaged
Pass68,658 miles (+2,005)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 68,658 miles
- Test number
- 935945193282
- NoteCentre stop light not working
Pass66,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 66,653 miles
- Test number
- 365437502322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,653 miles (+1,779)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,653 miles
- Test number
- 349056202339
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,874 miles (+1,616)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 64,874 miles
- Test number
- 359723091292
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges
Pass63,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 63,258 miles
- Test number
- 834229600369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,258 miles (+8,124)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,258 miles
- Test number
- 793529600328
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,134 miles (+5,225)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 55,134 miles
- Test number
- 684753330049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,909 miles (+4,078)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 49,909 miles
- Test number
- 964032518374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,831 miles (+4,515)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 45,831 miles
- Test number
- 923426997229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,316 miles (+2,576)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 41,316 miles
- Test number
- 484871236469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 38,740 miles
- Test number
- 932194805317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V40 MPG
- Does V40 MPG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 MPG is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V40 MPG?
- The MOT on V40 MPG is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 MPG done?
- V40 MPG was recorded at 79,955 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 2,172 miles a year.
- Has V40 MPG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 MPG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on V40 MPG 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 MPG find?
- V40 MPG passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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