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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V7 PFLMOT history

V7 PFL is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 65,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

V7 PFL white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,894 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 PFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 PFL was last recorded at 65,894 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2,558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,336 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,558 miles
Average per year
4,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,894 miles
  • 2024 – 63,336 miles
  • 2023 – 61,246 miles
  • 2022 – 58,087 miles
  • 2021 – 54,403 miles
  • 2020 – 51,372 miles
  • 2019 – 49,623 miles
  • 2018 – 31,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,894 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,894 miles (+2,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,894 miles
    Test number
    514248637888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass63,336 miles (+2,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    63,336 miles
    Test number
    147806730657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass61,246 miles (+3,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    768451491818
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass58,087 miles (+3,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    230482854938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass54,403 miles (+3,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,403 miles
    Test number
    434130484683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass51,372 miles (+1,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,372 miles
    Test number
    728739912044
    • 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))

  7. Pass49,623 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,623 miles
    Test number
    362559175227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,964 miles
    Test number
    845099840111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,964 miles (+10,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,964 miles
    Test number
    173509798566
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass31,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    503417122720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 PFL

Does V7 PFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 PFL is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 PFL?
The MOT on V7 PFL is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 PFL done?
V7 PFL was recorded at 65,894 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,407 miles a year.
Has V7 PFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 PFL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on V7 PFL 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 V7 PFL find?
V7 PFL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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