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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V666 SEFMOT history

V666 SEF is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

V666 SEF black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
155,490 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V666 SEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V666 SEF was last recorded at 155,490 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 7,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,036 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,454 miles
Average per year
11,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,490 miles
  • 2025 – 148,036 miles
  • 2024 – 132,466 miles
  • 2023 – 114,671 miles
  • 2022 – 100,100 miles
  • 2021 – 88,649 miles
  • 2020 – 84,523 miles
  • 2019 – 73,348 miles
  • 2018 – 66,137 miles
  • 2017 – 55,799 miles
  • 2016 – 47,692 miles
  • 2015 – 37,503 miles
  • 2014 – 22,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,490 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (back) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (back) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,490 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    155,490 miles
    Test number
    857699779313
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (back) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (back) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,491 miles (+7,455)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,491 miles
    Test number
    367355828250
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (back) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (back) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,036 miles (+15,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    148,036 miles
    Test number
    988845240875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,466 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,466 miles
    Test number
    760893180503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Fail132,395 miles (+17,724)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,395 miles
    Test number
    148864316779
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,671 miles (+14,571)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,671 miles
    Test number
    248444142003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,100 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,100 miles
    Test number
    990396570240
    • AdvisoryFront Both wheels slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail100,100 miles (+11,451)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,100 miles
    Test number
    844922406357
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both wheels slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass88,649 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    662956162311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,523 miles (+11,175)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,523 miles
    Test number
    432027050030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,348 miles (+7,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    449326162362
    • 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))

  12. Pass66,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,137 miles
    Test number
    289672684394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,137 miles (+10,338)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,137 miles
    Test number
    947578300836
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass55,799 miles (+8,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,799 miles
    Test number
    915103712834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass47,692 miles (+10,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,692 miles
    Test number
    343875260664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass37,503 miles (+14,695)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,503 miles
    Test number
    458700059354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,808 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,808 miles
    Test number
    327271444444
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass22,808 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,808 miles
    Test number
    825301244229
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about V666 SEF

Does V666 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V666 SEF is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V666 SEF?
The MOT on V666 SEF is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V666 SEF done?
V666 SEF was recorded at 155,490 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 11,247 miles a year.
Has V666 SEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V666 SEF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V666 SEF 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 V666 SEF find?
V666 SEF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 7 more.

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