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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

V9 KSMMOT history

V9 KSM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 143,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

V9 KSM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,673 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 KSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
3 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 KSM was last recorded at 143,673 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 5,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,164 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,509 miles
Average per year
8,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,673 miles
  • 2025 – 138,164 miles
  • 2024 – 132,047 miles
  • 2023 – 123,284 miles
  • 2022 – 117,439 miles
  • 2021 – 109,988 miles
  • 2020 – 104,641 miles
  • 2019 – 97,434 miles
  • 2018 – 71,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,673 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • No smoke diesel test passed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,673 miles (+5,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,673 miles
    Test number
    327415711696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass138,164 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    138,164 miles
    Test number
    891389272083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke diesel test passed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail138,161 miles (+6,114)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,161 miles
    Test number
    519128871411
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke diesel test passed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,047 miles (+8,763)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,047 miles
    Test number
    337657762525
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin electric parking (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245x45x18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke diesel test passed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass123,284 miles (+5,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,284 miles
    Test number
    457028161606
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass117,439 miles (+7,451)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,439 miles
    Test number
    159784761408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass109,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,988 miles
    Test number
    245906534280
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail109,988 miles (+5,347)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,988 miles
    Test number
    107703013491
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass104,641 miles (+7,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,641 miles
    Test number
    492825670564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass97,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,434 miles
    Test number
    393612755289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail97,434 miles (+25,881)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,434 miles
    Test number
    206844417004
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass71,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,553 miles
    Test number
    357050212108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V9 KSM

Does V9 KSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 KSM is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 KSM?
The MOT on V9 KSM is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 KSM done?
V9 KSM was recorded at 143,673 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 8,688 miles a year.
Has V9 KSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 KSM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V9 KSM 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 V9 KSM find?
V9 KSM passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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