BMW logo

BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

VGB 961MOT history

VGB 961 is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 65,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2023.

VGB 961 blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
65,988 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2023
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,827 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for VGB 961 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
VGB 961
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VGB 961 was last recorded at 65,988 miles on 6 Feb 2023, 616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,372 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
616 miles
Average per year
3,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,988 miles
  • 2022 – 65,372 miles
  • 2021 – 63,603 miles
  • 2020 – 60,496 miles
  • 2019 – 57,057 miles
  • 2018 – 52,743 miles
  • 2017 – 48,673 miles
  • 2016 – 43,648 miles
  • 2014 – 39,712 miles
  • 2013 – 33,092 miles
  • 2012 – 24,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,988 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,988 miles (+616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,988 miles
    Test number
    957836548144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass65,372 miles (+1,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    103099430191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass63,603 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,603 miles
    Test number
    783749782704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    213727409061
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail60,496 miles (+3,439)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    992258525245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass57,057 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,057 miles
    Test number
    619659438711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,743 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,743 miles
    Test number
    656465383750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,687 miles (+4,014)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,687 miles
    Test number
    109682906777
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass48,673 miles (+5,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,673 miles
    Test number
    951515175724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner tread advise replacement (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
  10. Pass43,648 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,648 miles
    Test number
    710819452892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,712 miles
    Test number
    589012024317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,712 miles (+6,620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,712 miles
    Test number
    519602024386
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass33,092 miles (+8,516)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,092 miles
    Test number
    865810193144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,576 miles
    Test number
    399653302181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VGB 961

What vehicle is registration VGB 961 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VGB 961 on a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Apr 2009. 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 VGB 961 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VGB 961 expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VGB 961?
The MOT on VGB 961 expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VGB 961 done?
VGB 961 was recorded at 65,988 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2023, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
Has VGB 961 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VGB 961 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on VGB 961 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 VGB 961 find?
VGB 961 passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Browse all VG registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.