BMW 520
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
VWA 532MOT history
VWA 532 is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 149,163 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 149,163 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,312 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VWA 532
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 23 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
VWA 532 was last recorded at 149,163 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 11,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,737 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,426 miles
- Average per year
- 8,312 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,163 miles
- 2025 – 137,737 miles
- 2024 – 130,336 miles
- 2023 – 125,819 miles
- 2022 – 118,706 miles
- 2021 – 114,279 miles
- 2020 – 113,224 miles
- 2019 – 108,173 miles
- 2018 – 97,135 miles
- 2017 – 84,674 miles
- 2016 – 71,487 miles
- 2015 – 61,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,163 miles
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,163 miles (+11,426)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 149,163 miles
- Test number
- 673378362069
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass137,737 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 137,737 miles
- Test number
- 563805584156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear diff bushes slightly worn
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail137,737 miles (+7,401)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,737 miles
- Test number
- 675755087646
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear diff bushes slightly worn
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass130,336 miles (+4,517)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 130,336 miles
- Test number
- 801473229976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,819 miles (+7,113)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 125,819 miles
- Test number
- 438057108802
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass118,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 118,706 miles
- Test number
- 291878135808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,706 miles (+4,427)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,706 miles
- Test number
- 418244144776
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass114,279 miles (+1,055)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 114,279 miles
- Test number
- 241317163521
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass113,224 miles (+5,051)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 113,224 miles
- Test number
- 454935032805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,173 miles (+11,038)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 108,173 miles
- Test number
- 928484999530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 97,135 miles
- Test number
- 717112668634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,135 miles (+12,461)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,135 miles
- Test number
- 111410157843
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass84,674 miles (+13,187)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 84,674 miles
- Test number
- 716930785701
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,487 miles (+10,125)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 71,487 miles
- Test number
- 517791112286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,362 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 61,362 miles
- Test number
- 196266095178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about VWA 532
- What vehicle is registration VWA 532 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VWA 532 on a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Jul 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 VWA 532 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VWA 532 is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on VWA 532?
- The MOT on VWA 532 is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VWA 532 done?
- VWA 532 was recorded at 149,163 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 8,312 miles a year.
- Has VWA 532 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VWA 532 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on VWA 532 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 VWA 532 find?
- VWA 532 passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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