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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V7 TVKMOT history

V7 TVK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

V7 TVK grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
96,547 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 TVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 TVK was last recorded at 96,547 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 9,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,229 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,318 miles
Average per year
3,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,547 miles
  • 2025 – 87,229 miles
  • 2024 – 77,000 miles
  • 2023 – 69,290 miles
  • 2022 – 67,080 miles
  • 2021 – 65,723 miles
  • 2020 – 64,625 miles
  • 2019 – 62,816 miles
  • 2018 – 60,919 miles
  • 2017 – 59,487 miles
  • 2016 – 57,968 miles
  • 2015 – 54,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,547 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    820745987213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,547 miles (+9,318)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    693805088931
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass87,229 miles (+10,229)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    87,229 miles
    Test number
    913312040807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,000 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,000 miles
    Test number
    606523564553
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail77,000 miles (+7,710)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,000 miles
    Test number
    810843342436
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass69,290 miles (+2,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,290 miles
    Test number
    952063397974
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass67,080 miles (+1,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,080 miles
    Test number
    717600291492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass65,723 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,723 miles
    Test number
    340867095343
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  9. Fail65,716 miles (+1,091)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,716 miles
    Test number
    916286484828
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass64,625 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,625 miles
    Test number
    111524365716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass62,816 miles (+1,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,816 miles
    Test number
    636293371338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded bothsides
  12. Pass60,919 miles (+1,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,919 miles
    Test number
    318683761168
    • AdvisoryEngine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryO.S.R jacking pad missing
  13. Pass59,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,487 miles
    Test number
    698295841831
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryN/S rear tyre nail
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obstructing view to some components.
  14. Fail59,487 miles (+1,519)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,487 miles
    Test number
    335230649678
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryN/S rear tyre nail
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted obstructing view to some components.
  15. Pass57,968 miles (+3,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,968 miles
    Test number
    205132481185
    • AdvisoryChild seat and covers fitted
  16. Pass54,618 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,618 miles
    Test number
    495803865192
    • NoteOffside front jacking block missing and under cover damaged

Questions about V7 TVK

Does V7 TVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 TVK is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 TVK?
The MOT on V7 TVK is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 TVK done?
V7 TVK was recorded at 96,547 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,821 miles a year.
Has V7 TVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 TVK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 TVK 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 TVK find?
V7 TVK passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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