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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

V88 VPPMOT history

V88 VPP is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2022.

V88 VPP grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2023
Mileage
169,552 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 VPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 VPP was last recorded at 169,552 miles on 8 Jul 2022, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,522 miles · 7 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
8,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,552 miles
  • 2021 – 162,136 miles
  • 2020 – 160,297 miles
  • 2019 – 159,063 miles
  • 2018 – 154,217 miles
  • 2017 – 151,911 miles
  • 2016 – 148,276 miles
  • 2015 – 139,266 miles
  • 2014 – 131,219 miles
  • 2013 – 123,167 miles
  • 2012 – 112,458 miles
  • 2011 – 99,379 miles
  • 2010 – 89,111 miles
  • 2009 – 54,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,552 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,552 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    169,552 miles
    Test number
    994638721223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,522 miles (+7,386)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,522 miles
    Test number
    492064909814
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass162,136 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,136 miles
    Test number
    762868997840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,297 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    160,297 miles
    Test number
    268185639880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,063 miles (+4,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,063 miles
    Test number
    925880790868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass154,217 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,217 miles
    Test number
    253766599301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,911 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    151,911 miles
    Test number
    346377378329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    148,276 miles
    Test number
    765974401278
    • AdvisoryRun flat light on
  9. Fail148,276 miles (+9,010)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,276 miles
    Test number
    203517063191
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRun flat light on
  10. Pass139,266 miles (+1)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    139,266 miles
    Test number
    805515365008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front and nearside rear tyres ouuter sided wall kerbed
  11. Fail139,265 miles (+8,046)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,265 miles
    Test number
    709274365043
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front and nearside rear tyres ouuter sided wall kerbed
  12. Pass131,219 miles (+8,052)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    131,219 miles
    Test number
    545801274066
    • NoteFlywheel noisy
  13. Pass123,167 miles (+10,709)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    123,167 miles
    Test number
    349423403110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,458 miles
    Test number
    755918712117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,458 miles (+13,079)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,458 miles
    Test number
    986178812194
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass99,379 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,379 miles
    Test number
    267051801141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,332 miles (+10,221)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,332 miles
    Test number
    188819991053
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Pass89,111 miles (+34,221)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,111 miles
    Test number
    384544010168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,890 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,890 miles
    Test number
    124778819197
    • NoteFront discs inner faces showing signs of scoring
    • NoteFront track control arm bushes getting perished

Questions about V88 VPP

Does V88 VPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V88 VPP expired on 7 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V88 VPP?
The MOT on V88 VPP expired on 7 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V88 VPP done?
V88 VPP was recorded at 169,552 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2022, an average of 8,691 miles a year.
Has V88 VPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 VPP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V88 VPP 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 V88 VPP find?
V88 VPP passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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