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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V8 NBUMOT history

V8 NBU is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
137,113 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 NBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 NBU was last recorded at 137,113 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 21,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,890 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
21,223 miles
Average per year
9,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,113 miles
  • 2025 – 115,890 miles
  • 2024 – 93,407 miles
  • 2023 – 82,985 miles
  • 2022 – 79,352 miles
  • 2021 – 70,458 miles
  • 2020 – 62,323 miles
  • 2019 – 55,442 miles
  • 2018 – 48,470 miles
  • 2016 – 41,977 miles
  • 2015 – 26,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,113 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,113 miles (+21,223)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    137,113 miles
    Test number
    818229538060
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,890 miles (+22,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,890 miles
    Test number
    101882589206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff Mount Damaged

  3. Pass93,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    526758387490
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential mount damage

  4. Fail93,407 miles (+10,422)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    823212890425
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential mount damage

  5. Pass82,985 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,985 miles
    Test number
    828606696926
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail82,931 miles (+3,579)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,931 miles
    Test number
    268470763223
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass79,352 miles (+8,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    254015541540
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,458 miles
    Test number
    572771266564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail70,458 miles (+8,135)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,458 miles
    Test number
    136218822526
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,323 miles (+6,881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,323 miles
    Test number
    706953873589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,442 miles
    Test number
    451282956918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail55,442 miles (+6,972)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,442 miles
    Test number
    388236569118
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass48,470 miles (+6,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    48,470 miles
    Test number
    168283604172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass41,977 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,977 miles
    Test number
    555203530314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,171 miles (+10,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,171 miles
    Test number
    262282562935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measures 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass26,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,202 miles
    Test number
    146769785407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 NBU

Does V8 NBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 NBU is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 NBU?
The MOT on V8 NBU is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 NBU done?
V8 NBU was recorded at 137,113 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 9,597 miles a year.
Has V8 NBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 NBU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 NBU 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 V8 NBU find?
V8 NBU passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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