BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
VDW 547MOT history
VDW 547 is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 104,598 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,583 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VDW 547
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 3 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
VDW 547 was last recorded at 104,598 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 103,735 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 863 miles
- Average per year
- 6,583 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 104,598 miles
- 2024 – 103,735 miles
- 2023 – 99,336 miles
- 2022 – 94,412 miles
- 2021 – 91,250 miles
- 2020 – 86,696 miles
- 2019 – 80,391 miles
- 2018 – 74,534 miles
- 2017 – 63,989 miles
- 2016 – 53,186 miles
- 2015 – 36,465 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,598 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers + shield fitted
Full MOT history
15 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,598 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 104,598 miles
- Test number
- 262372792699
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers + shield fitted
Fail104,598 miles (+863)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,598 miles
- Test number
- 627508066051
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers + shield fitted
Pass103,735 miles (+4,399)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 103,735 miles
- Test number
- 978883576441
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass99,336 miles (+4,924)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 99,336 miles
- Test number
- 734218575950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,412 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 94,412 miles
- Test number
- 356312220824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,382 miles (+3,132)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,382 miles
- Test number
- 860043148084
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass91,250 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 91,250 miles
- Test number
- 622733949180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,219 miles (+4,523)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,219 miles
- Test number
- 645950520756
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass86,696 miles (+6,305)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 86,696 miles
- Test number
- 999498991531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,391 miles (+5,857)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,391 miles
- Test number
- 436771087290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,534 miles (+10,545)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 74,534 miles
- Test number
- 201488902567
- AdvisoryFront no plate slightly deterioted
Pass63,989 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 63,989 miles
- Test number
- 900385098510
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on outer sections
Fail63,989 miles (+10,803)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,989 miles
- Test number
- 881146326508
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on outer sections
Pass53,186 miles (+16,721)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 53,186 miles
- Test number
- 176230011199
- AdvisoryFront inner brake pads appear low, advise wheel removal for further inspection
Pass36,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 36,465 miles
- Test number
- 245813665493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about VDW 547
- What vehicle is registration VDW 547 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VDW 547 on a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Aug 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does VDW 547 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VDW 547 is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on VDW 547?
- The MOT on VDW 547 is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VDW 547 done?
- VDW 547 was recorded at 104,598 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 6,583 miles a year.
- Has VDW 547 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VDW 547 has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on VDW 547 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 VDW 547 find?
- VDW 547 passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; covers + shield fitted.
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