BMW logo

BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,991 cc

V49 DPLMOT history

V49 DPL is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2022.

V49 DPL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2023
Mileage
113,053 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,155 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V49 DPL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V49 DPL
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 DPL was last recorded at 113,053 miles on 12 Sept 2022, 3,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,663 miles · 27 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
3,390 miles
Average per year
5,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,053 miles
  • 2021 – 109,663 miles
  • 2020 – 107,288 miles
  • 2019 – 104,320 miles
  • 2018 – 99,713 miles
  • 2017 – 94,837 miles
  • 2016 – 90,470 miles
  • 2015 – 84,298 miles
  • 2014 – 78,382 miles
  • 2013 – 73,176 miles
  • 2012 – 71,124 miles
  • 2011 – 67,760 miles
  • 2010 – 61,384 miles
  • 2009 – 51,538 miles
  • 2008 – 37,275 miles
  • 2007 – 29,569 miles
  • 2006 – 27,546 miles
  • 2005 – 24,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,053 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front Outer sill, small amount of corrosion beginning to appear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front very small amount of play found in steering assembly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,053 miles (+3,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,053 miles
    Test number
    759704134288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass109,663 miles (+2,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,663 miles
    Test number
    722910947656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,288 miles (+2,968)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,288 miles
    Test number
    545863821019
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills showing signs of corrosion plastic sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass104,320 miles (+4,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,320 miles
    Test number
    496754389010
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexys (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S body sill may have corrosion, plastic covers prevent full inspection, advise cover removed and repairs as needed
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s of rack

  5. Pass99,713 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,713 miles
    Test number
    779242528932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill, small amount of corrosion beginning to appear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front very small amount of play found in steering assembly

  6. Fail99,711 miles (+4,874)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    151174051568
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill, small amount of corrosion beginning to appear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front very small amount of play found in steering assembly

  7. Pass94,837 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,837 miles
    Test number
    696758937615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,470 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,470 miles
    Test number
    989316614371
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail90,391 miles (+6,093)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,391 miles
    Test number
    362446419580
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure internals (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass84,298 miles (+5,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,298 miles
    Test number
    532453571841
    • AdvisoryO/S PARK BRAKE HAS REDUCED PERFORMANCE
    • AdvisorySUSPECT REAR PART OF N/S BODY SILL CORRODED, COVERS FITTED RESTRICTING INSPECTION

  11. Pass78,382 miles (+101)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,382 miles
    Test number
    558294354207
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen has stone chips in zones a and b

  12. Fail78,281 miles (+5,105)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    435571754201
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen has stone chips in zones a and b

  13. Pass73,176 miles (+8)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,176 miles
    Test number
    765455753285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWindscreen has stone chips in zone a and b

  14. Fail73,168 miles (+2,044)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,168 miles
    Test number
    549084153290
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear diff has slight leak
    • NoteWindscreen has stone chips in zone a and b

  15. Pass71,124 miles (+3,364)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,124 miles
    Test number
    839772562218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass67,760 miles (+6,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,760 miles
    Test number
    338143661247
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass61,384 miles (+9,846)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,384 miles
    Test number
    430128150217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on outside edge and perished
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn

  18. Pass51,538 miles (+14,263)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,538 miles
    Test number
    490484849215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,275 miles (+7,706)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,275 miles
    Test number
    980578268263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,569 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,569 miles
    Test number
    643075757253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,546 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    373044566220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,866 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,866 miles
    Test number
    832106715243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2.58mm.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 3.11mm.

Questions about V49 DPL

Does V49 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V49 DPL expired on 23 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V49 DPL?
The MOT on V49 DPL expired on 23 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V49 DPL done?
V49 DPL was recorded at 113,053 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2022, an average of 5,155 miles a year.
Has V49 DPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 DPL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on V49 DPL 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 V49 DPL find?
V49 DPL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

Related registrations

Browse all V49 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.