BMW logo

BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

V5 AFOMOT history

V5 AFO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Feb 2017. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 97,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

V5 AFO black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,935 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,882 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V5 AFO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V5 AFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
28 Feb 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 AFO was last recorded at 97,935 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 14,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,500 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,435 miles
Average per year
10,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,935 miles
  • 2025 – 83,500 miles
  • 2024 – 70,008 miles
  • 2023 – 59,039 miles
  • 2022 – 48,573 miles
  • 2021 – 38,063 miles
  • 2020 – 33,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,935 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,935 miles (+14,435)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,935 miles
    Test number
    142339302382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,500 miles (+13,492)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,500 miles
    Test number
    579046315200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,008 miles (+233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    917673313958
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail69,775 miles (+10,736)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,775 miles
    Test number
    401896542959
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass59,039 miles (+10,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    800135308411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have heavy corrosion around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass48,573 miles (+10,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    48,573 miles
    Test number
    744478088121
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass38,063 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    38,063 miles
    Test number
    584209141592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    33,076 miles
    Test number
    810963031243
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc are pitted & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about V5 AFO

Does V5 AFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 AFO is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 AFO?
The MOT on V5 AFO is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 AFO done?
V5 AFO was recorded at 97,935 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 10,882 miles a year.
Has V5 AFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 AFO has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 AFO 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 V5 AFO find?
V5 AFO passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all V5A 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.