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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

V9 RMAMOT history

V9 RMA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
182,309 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 RMA
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
11 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 RMA was last recorded at 182,309 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
182,044 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
265 miles
Average per year
8,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,309 miles
  • 2025 – 182,044 miles
  • 2024 – 180,571 miles
  • 2023 – 177,823 miles
  • 2022 – 176,013 miles
  • 2021 – 174,181 miles
  • 2020 – 171,283 miles
  • 2019 – 167,897 miles
  • 2018 – 165,145 miles
  • 2017 – 154,776 miles
  • 2016 – 129,033 miles
  • 2015 – 101,802 miles
  • 2014 – 77,680 miles
  • 2013 – 71,317 miles
  • 2012 – 66,579 miles
  • 2011 – 59,613 miles
  • 2010 – 47,695 miles
  • 2009 – 35,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,309 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,309 miles (+265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    182,309 miles
    Test number
    431849150001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass182,044 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    182,044 miles
    Test number
    342636202316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,571 miles (+2,748)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    180,571 miles
    Test number
    394439979225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass177,823 miles (+1,810)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    177,823 miles
    Test number
    888304944718
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass176,013 miles (+1,832)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    176,013 miles
    Test number
    456355080707
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass174,181 miles (+2,898)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    174,181 miles
    Test number
    847625416038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
  7. Pass171,283 miles (+3,386)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    171,283 miles
    Test number
    694095676257
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass167,897 miles (+2,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,897 miles
    Test number
    671536227801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass165,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    165,145 miles
    Test number
    890119879248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    589339027004
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass154,776 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    154,776 miles
    Test number
    162783129287
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to vehicle covering component for mot
  12. Fail154,776 miles (+25,743)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,776 miles
    Test number
    442528073821
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to vehicle covering component for mot
  13. Pass129,033 miles (+27,231)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,033 miles
    Test number
    234540527077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,802 miles (+24,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,802 miles
    Test number
    325397975190
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass77,680 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    235911594124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,085 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,085 miles
    Test number
    969812634158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,317 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,317 miles
    Test number
    259143413169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,579 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,579 miles
    Test number
    356505632128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,613 miles
    Test number
    167000161121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,613 miles (+11,918)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,613 miles
    Test number
    838340861182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  21. Pass47,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    143484770192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,695 miles (+12,105)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    763894770159
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass35,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,590 miles
    Test number
    224560089466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 RMA

Does V9 RMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 RMA is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 RMA?
The MOT on V9 RMA is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 RMA done?
V9 RMA was recorded at 182,309 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 8,645 miles a year.
Has V9 RMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 RMA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on V9 RMA 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 RMA find?
V9 RMA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall.

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