BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
V5 MEKMOT history
V5 MEK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,805 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 123,805 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,683 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 MEK
- 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
- 1 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 MEK was last recorded at 123,805 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 6,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,591 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,214 miles
- Average per year
- 8,683 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,805 miles
- 2025 – 117,591 miles
- 2024 – 112,063 miles
- 2023 – 107,390 miles
- 2022 – 99,697 miles
- 2021 – 93,686 miles
- 2020 – 84,078 miles
- 2019 – 73,850 miles
- 2018 – 61,496 miles
- 2017 – 45,213 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,805 miles
- AdvisoryTpms lamp on
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 backing plate fouling brake disc
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front and rear brake discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Tpms light illuminated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Small stone chip in windscreen.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 14 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,805 miles (+6,214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 123,805 miles
- Test number
- 693690818675
- AdvisoryTpms lamp on
Pass117,591 miles (+5,528)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 117,591 miles
- Test number
- 107976474629
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass112,063 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 112,063 miles
- Test number
- 764101369399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,063 miles (+4,673)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,063 miles
- Test number
- 702922875118
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass107,390 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 107,390 miles
- Test number
- 718713559558
- AdvisoryNearside Front backing plate fouling brake disc
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryTpms light illuminated
Fail107,378 miles (+7,681)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,378 miles
- Test number
- 971671856107
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front backing plate fouling brake disc
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryTpms light illuminated
Pass99,697 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 99,697 miles
- Test number
- 478116449954
- 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))
Fail99,697 miles (+6,011)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,697 miles
- Test number
- 199503438330
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- 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))
Pass93,686 miles (+9,608)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 93,686 miles
- Test number
- 856674191333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,078 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 84,078 miles
- Test number
- 104315762579
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Fail84,075 miles (+10,225)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,075 miles
- Test number
- 552428732862
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,850 miles (+12,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 73,850 miles
- Test number
- 972212018314
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass61,496 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 61,496 miles
- Test number
- 861005502577
- AdvisoryOffside Front Small stone chip in windscreen.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail61,496 miles (+16,283)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,496 miles
- Test number
- 857927286484
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has nail in centre. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Small stone chip in windscreen.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass45,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 45,213 miles
- Test number
- 420695774352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V5 MEK
- Does V5 MEK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MEK is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 MEK?
- The MOT on V5 MEK is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 MEK done?
- V5 MEK was recorded at 123,805 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 8,683 miles a year.
- Has V5 MEK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 MEK has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on V5 MEK 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 MEK find?
- V5 MEK passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: tpms lamp on.
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