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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,998 cc

V70 EMSMOT history

V70 EMS is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 156,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

V70 EMS black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
156,341 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V70 EMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V70 EMS was last recorded at 156,341 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 4,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
151,433 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,908 miles
Average per year
8,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,341 miles
  • 2024 – 151,433 miles
  • 2023 – 145,925 miles
  • 2022 – 138,068 miles
  • 2021 – 132,777 miles
  • 2020 – 125,255 miles
  • 2019 – 115,789 miles
  • 2018 – 109,473 miles
  • 2017 – 83,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,341 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,341 miles (+4,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    156,341 miles
    Test number
    117443338675
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass151,433 miles (+5,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,433 miles
    Test number
    101902415333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass145,925 miles (+7,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,925 miles
    Test number
    296126841724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass138,068 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,068 miles
    Test number
    930726034288
    • MinorOffside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

  5. Fail138,066 miles (+5,289)1 dangerous1 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,066 miles
    Test number
    978661398249
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryTyre Pressure Monitoring System amber warning lamp indicating fault
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

  6. Pass132,777 miles (+7,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,777 miles
    Test number
    952731669044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damper bump stop deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damper bump stop deteriorated.

  7. Pass125,255 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,255 miles
    Test number
    703501354743
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot space full obscuring some components & prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear tow bar mountings

  8. Fail125,255 miles (+9,466)2 dangerous1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,255 miles
    Test number
    651896542505
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot space full obscuring some components & prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear tow bar mountings

  9. Pass115,789 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,789 miles
    Test number
    576356863270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,473 miles (+25,503)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,473 miles
    Test number
    809882235229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,970 miles
    Test number
    850919412540
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V70 EMS

Does V70 EMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V70 EMS is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V70 EMS?
The MOT on V70 EMS is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V70 EMS done?
V70 EMS was recorded at 156,341 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 8,538 miles a year.
Has V70 EMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V70 EMS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V70 EMS 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 V70 EMS find?
V70 EMS passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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