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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

V44 DCBMOT history

V44 DCB is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 133,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
133,537 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 DCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 DCB was last recorded at 133,537 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 7,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,766 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,771 miles
Average per year
11,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,537 miles
  • 2025 – 125,766 miles
  • 2024 – 117,748 miles
  • 2023 – 105,595 miles
  • 2022 – 89,561 miles
  • 2021 – 72,798 miles
  • 2020 – 61,402 miles
  • 2019 – 49,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,537 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 19 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,537 miles (+7,771)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    133,537 miles
    Test number
    529992450436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,766 miles
    Test number
    303681350195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,766 miles (+8,018)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,766 miles
    Test number
    174425035517
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass117,748 miles (+12,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,748 miles
    Test number
    850811045662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass105,595 miles (+16,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,595 miles
    Test number
    391098777458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass89,561 miles (+16,763)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    388073854624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,798 miles (+11,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    532253415684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass61,402 miles (+11,484)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,402 miles
    Test number
    115763773824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,918 miles
    Test number
    863176097025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V44 DCB

Does V44 DCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 DCB is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 DCB?
The MOT on V44 DCB is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 DCB done?
V44 DCB was recorded at 133,537 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 11,843 miles a year.
Has V44 DCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 DCB has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V44 DCB 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 V44 DCB find?
V44 DCB passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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