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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

V5 EATMOT history

V5 EAT is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 157,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

V5 EAT black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
157,784 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 EAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 EAT was last recorded at 157,784 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 5,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
152,194 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,590 miles
Average per year
9,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,784 miles
  • 2025 – 152,194 miles
  • 2024 – 147,309 miles
  • 2023 – 141,450 miles
  • 2022 – 136,890 miles
  • 2021 – 132,816 miles
  • 2020 – 127,050 miles
  • 2019 – 113,662 miles
  • 2018 – 109,738 miles
  • 2017 – 83,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,784 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear brake hose banjos rusty

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,784 miles (+5,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    157,784 miles
    Test number
    830566866257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose banjos rusty

  2. Pass152,194 miles (+4,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,194 miles
    Test number
    644564428454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass147,309 miles (+5,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    147,309 miles
    Test number
    386111017556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass141,450 miles (+4,560)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,450 miles
    Test number
    617955949935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,890 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,890 miles
    Test number
    817497622280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,816 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,816 miles
    Test number
    493664208244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,050 miles (+13,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    127,050 miles
    Test number
    485746735771
    • 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))

  8. Pass113,662 miles (+3,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,662 miles
    Test number
    764834515269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass109,738 miles (+26,026)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,738 miles
    Test number
    551280024045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,712 miles
    Test number
    278961157707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 EAT

Does V5 EAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 EAT is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 EAT?
The MOT on V5 EAT is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 EAT done?
V5 EAT was recorded at 157,784 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 9,030 miles a year.
Has V5 EAT ever failed its MOT?
No. V5 EAT has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V5 EAT 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 EAT find?
V5 EAT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; rear brake hose banjos rusty.

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