BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
V40 SABMOT history
V40 SAB is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 142,996 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 142,996 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,575 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 SAB
- 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
- 4 Jun 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 SAB was last recorded at 142,996 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 11,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,587 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,409 miles
- Average per year
- 8,575 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,996 miles
- 2025 – 131,587 miles
- 2024 – 121,339 miles
- 2023 – 114,381 miles
- 2022 – 107,804 miles
- 2021 – 102,210 miles
- 2020 – 94,589 miles
- 2019 – 91,657 miles
- 2018 – 73,058 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
10 tests since 10 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,996 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 142,996 miles
- Test number
- 489670583330
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,996 miles (+11,409)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,996 miles
- Test number
- 732261897667
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,587 miles (+10,248)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 131,587 miles
- Test number
- 799368246493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,339 miles (+6,958)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 121,339 miles
- Test number
- 385724561829
- 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))
Pass114,381 miles (+6,577)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 114,381 miles
- Test number
- 550544009855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,804 miles (+5,594)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 107,804 miles
- Test number
- 675300921443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,210 miles (+7,621)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 102,210 miles
- Test number
- 136822287856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,589 miles (+2,932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 94,589 miles
- Test number
- 243299166473
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass91,657 miles (+18,599)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 91,657 miles
- Test number
- 101227140736
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Dust cover and bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Dust cover and bump stop deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass73,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 73,058 miles
- Test number
- 442345020204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V40 SAB
- Does V40 SAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 SAB is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 SAB?
- The MOT on V40 SAB is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 SAB done?
- V40 SAB was recorded at 142,996 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 8,575 miles a year.
- Has V40 SAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 SAB has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on V40 SAB 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 SAB find?
- V40 SAB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit.
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