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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V5 CNWMOT history

V5 CNW is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

V5 CNW grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,574 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 CNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 CNW was last recorded at 130,574 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,572 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,574 miles
  • 2024 – 120,829 miles
  • 2023 – 107,935 miles
  • 2022 – 106,119 miles
  • 2021 – 96,967 miles
  • 2020 – 87,957 miles
  • 2019 – 79,470 miles
  • 2018 – 63,681 miles
  • 2017 – 49,125 miles
  • 2016 – 37,014 miles
  • 2015 – 24,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,574 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre tread parting from tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,574 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,574 miles
    Test number
    853732410627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,572 miles (+9,743)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,572 miles
    Test number
    787576500852
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,829 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,829 miles
    Test number
    636283535674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre tread parting from tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail120,828 miles (+12,893)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,828 miles
    Test number
    892262908583
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tyre tread parting from tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  5. Pass107,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,935 miles
    Test number
    835558806897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,935 miles (+1,816)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,935 miles
    Test number
    204489346332
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass106,119 miles (+9,152)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    253677017255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,967 miles (+9,010)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,967 miles
    Test number
    435812920983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,957 miles (+8,487)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,957 miles
    Test number
    911062274107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,470 miles (+15,789)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,470 miles
    Test number
    886537183982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,681 miles (+804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,681 miles
    Test number
    104602536711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail62,877 miles (+13,752)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,877 miles
    Test number
    916095136152
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass49,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,125 miles
    Test number
    303556923064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail49,124 miles (+12,110)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,124 miles
    Test number
    452356100846
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge and also 2mm (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass37,014 miles (+406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,014 miles
    Test number
    407171835707
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre feathered

  16. Fail36,608 miles (+12,050)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,608 miles
    Test number
    816045709017
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass24,558 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,558 miles
    Test number
    740807350334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,404 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,404 miles
    Test number
    957285435071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Questions about V5 CNW

Does V5 CNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 CNW is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 CNW?
The MOT on V5 CNW is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 CNW done?
V5 CNW was recorded at 130,574 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 10,213 miles a year.
Has V5 CNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 CNW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 CNW 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 CNW find?
V5 CNW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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