BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
V5 FTRMOT history
V5 FTR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 175,793 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 May 2027
- Mileage
- 175,793 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 12,989 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 FTR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 21 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 FTR was last recorded at 175,793 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 175,789 miles · 27 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 12,989 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,793 miles
- 2025 – 165,937 miles
- 2024 – 154,385 miles
- 2023 – 144,941 miles
- 2022 – 130,134 miles
- 2020 – 121,082 miles
- 2019 – 108,804 miles
- 2018 – 91,437 miles
- 2017 – 69,225 miles
- 2016 – 52,035 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,793 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 17 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,793 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2027
- Odometer
- 175,793 miles
- Test number
- 645955192837
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail175,789 miles (+9,852)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,789 miles
- Test number
- 626402427096
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,937 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 165,937 miles
- Test number
- 752309659718
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail165,909 miles (+11,524)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,909 miles
- Test number
- 876793793225
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,385 miles (+9,444)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 154,385 miles
- Test number
- 596175449208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,941 miles (+14,807)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 144,941 miles
- Test number
- 857406637693
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,134 miles (+9,052)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 130,134 miles
- Test number
- 989081421246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,082 miles (+12,278)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 121,082 miles
- Test number
- 372918221087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,804 miles (+17,367)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 108,804 miles
- Test number
- 353178269107
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,437 miles (+22,212)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 91,437 miles
- Test number
- 172339872921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,225 miles (+17,190)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 69,225 miles
- Test number
- 134582337620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 52,035 miles
- Test number
- 178305233824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 FTR
- Does V5 FTR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 FTR is valid until 1 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 FTR?
- The MOT on V5 FTR is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 FTR done?
- V5 FTR was recorded at 175,793 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 12,989 miles a year.
- Has V5 FTR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 FTR has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V5 FTR 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 FTR find?
- V5 FTR passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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