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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

V636 DPAMOT history

V636 DPA is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
120,739 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V636 DPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V636 DPA was last recorded at 120,739 miles on 29 Sept 2023, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,471 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
268 miles
Average per year
3,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,739 miles
  • 2022 – 120,471 miles
  • 2021 – 119,973 miles
  • 2020 – 119,704 miles
  • 2019 – 119,450 miles
  • 2018 – 118,343 miles
  • 2017 – 115,770 miles
  • 2016 – 105,008 miles
  • 2015 – 101,134 miles
  • 2014 – 95,432 miles
  • 2013 – 88,687 miles
  • 2012 – 85,000 miles
  • 2011 – 82,154 miles
  • 2010 – 79,160 miles
  • 2009 – 75,267 miles
  • 2008 – 71,909 miles
  • 2007 – 68,083 miles
  • 2006 – 63,722 miles
  • 2005 – 58,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,739 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,739 miles (+268)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,739 miles
    Test number
    812948132983
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass120,471 miles (+498)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,471 miles
    Test number
    543184281082
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass119,973 miles (+269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,973 miles
    Test number
    218691854716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,704 miles (+254)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,704 miles
    Test number
    771669569394
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,450 miles (+1,107)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,450 miles
    Test number
    839291949635
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,343 miles (+2,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,343 miles
    Test number
    256612287315
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,770 miles
    Test number
    215321298090
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail115,770 miles (+10,762)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,770 miles
    Test number
    356624083610
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass105,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,008 miles
    Test number
    650791211873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,008 miles (+3,874)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,008 miles
    Test number
    227720904058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass101,134 miles (+5,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,134 miles
    Test number
    101451163949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass95,432 miles (+6,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,432 miles
    Test number
    749537674273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass88,687 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,687 miles
    Test number
    825295273234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,515 miles (+3,515)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,515 miles
    Test number
    938307863267
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail85,000 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,000 miles
    Test number
    205743472240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass85,000 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,000 miles
    Test number
    488943672210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,154 miles (+2,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,154 miles
    Test number
    245489361235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass79,160 miles (+3,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,160 miles
    Test number
    381903860271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,267 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,267 miles
    Test number
    754644859242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,909 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    384384058467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,083 miles (+4,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,083 miles
    Test number
    320867247483
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,722 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,722 miles
    Test number
    563475056263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    58,562 miles
    Test number
    893615155249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V636 DPA

Does V636 DPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V636 DPA expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V636 DPA?
The MOT on V636 DPA expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V636 DPA done?
V636 DPA was recorded at 120,739 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2023, an average of 3,446 miles a year.
Has V636 DPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V636 DPA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on V636 DPA 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 V636 DPA find?
V636 DPA passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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