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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V6 KRNMOT history

V6 KRN is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

V6 KRN silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,312 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 KRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 KRN was last recorded at 116,312 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 4,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,350 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,962 miles
Average per year
6,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,312 miles
  • 2025 – 111,350 miles
  • 2024 – 106,343 miles
  • 2023 – 102,098 miles
  • 2022 – 98,590 miles
  • 2021 – 94,147 miles
  • 2020 – 90,440 miles
  • 2019 – 82,663 miles
  • 2018 – 74,218 miles
  • 2017 – 69,199 miles
  • 2016 – 63,254 miles
  • 2015 – 56,844 miles
  • 2014 – 48,639 miles
  • 2013 – 39,083 miles
  • 2012 – 29,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,312 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,312 miles (+4,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,312 miles
    Test number
    350293428323
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass111,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,350 miles
    Test number
    416852522434
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Fail111,345 miles (+5,002)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,345 miles
    Test number
    296529529629
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass106,343 miles (+4,245)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,343 miles
    Test number
    551024789719
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass102,098 miles (+6)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,098 miles
    Test number
    186386842109
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail102,092 miles (+3,502)1 dangerous3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,092 miles
    Test number
    839404806251
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass98,590 miles (+4,443)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,590 miles
    Test number
    947168710580
    • MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass94,147 miles (+3,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,147 miles
    Test number
    312767280484
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
  9. Pass90,440 miles (+7,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,440 miles
    Test number
    429549033018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  10. Pass82,663 miles (+8,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,663 miles
    Test number
    559836670997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,218 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,218 miles
    Test number
    404307071404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,199 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,199 miles
    Test number
    552972203096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,254 miles (+6,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    774572261371
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass56,844 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,844 miles
    Test number
    441956726136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,639 miles (+51)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,639 miles
    Test number
    306058464288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  16. Fail48,588 miles (+9,505)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,588 miles
    Test number
    409636564292
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  17. Pass39,083 miles (+9,518)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,083 miles
    Test number
    796197263257
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage to o/s/r and n/s/r tyres - outer sidewalls
    • NoteO/s/r tyre - wearing bald on the inner edge
  18. Pass29,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,565 miles
    Test number
    256496422248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 KRN

Does V6 KRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 KRN is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 KRN?
The MOT on V6 KRN is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 KRN done?
V6 KRN was recorded at 116,312 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,155 miles a year.
Has V6 KRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 KRN has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 KRN 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 V6 KRN find?
V6 KRN passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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