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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

WSV 518MOT history

WSV 518 is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 8 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

WSV 518 black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
170,941 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WSV 518
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WSV 518 was last recorded at 170,941 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 3,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,562 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,379 miles
Average per year
8,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,941 miles
  • 2025 – 167,562 miles
  • 2024 – 164,801 miles
  • 2023 – 162,422 miles
  • 2022 – 159,684 miles
  • 2021 – 157,436 miles
  • 2020 – 154,300 miles
  • 2019 – 150,321 miles
  • 2018 – 139,596 miles
  • 2017 – 128,870 miles
  • 2016 – 117,258 miles
  • 2015 – 104,441 miles
  • 2014 – 94,053 miles
  • 2013 – 84,791 miles
  • 2011 – 62,486 miles
  • 2010 – 39,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,941 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine and under body covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake effort only just met requirements on 16%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,941 miles (+3,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    170,941 miles
    Test number
    475283021417
    • 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))

  2. Pass167,562 miles (+2,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    167,562 miles
    Test number
    801088381012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass164,801 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,801 miles
    Test number
    730384114762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,422 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    162,422 miles
    Test number
    747108138331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,684 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,684 miles
    Test number
    991629334831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,436 miles (+3,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    157,436 miles
    Test number
    902008996375
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,300 miles (+3,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    154,300 miles
    Test number
    744897378805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass150,321 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,321 miles
    Test number
    901342399851
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met requirements on 16%

  9. Fail150,306 miles (+10,710)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,306 miles
    Test number
    500037284230
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing inner and outer tread
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met requirements on 16%

  10. Pass139,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,596 miles
    Test number
    972674270141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,596 miles (+78)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,596 miles
    Test number
    275568496064
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail139,518 miles (+10,648)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,518 miles
    Test number
    710518195975
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass128,870 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,870 miles
    Test number
    736653226198
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  14. Fail128,848 miles (+11,590)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,848 miles
    Test number
    755571785053
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  15. Pass117,258 miles (+12,817)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,258 miles
    Test number
    371309326398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,441 miles (+10,388)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,441 miles
    Test number
    196880615136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,053 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,053 miles
    Test number
    495056274220
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail94,053 miles (+3,873)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,053 miles
    Test number
    886485174212
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass90,180 miles (+5,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,180 miles
    Test number
    497767004084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass84,791 miles (+22,305)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,791 miles
    Test number
    135908323028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,486 miles (+22,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,486 miles
    Test number
    319475661419
    • 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)

  22. Pass39,729 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,729 miles
    Test number
    124750670211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,390 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,390 miles
    Test number
    622174160230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres on limit 1.6mm advise

Questions about WSV 518

What vehicle is registration WSV 518 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WSV 518 on a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 8 Oct 2007. 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 WSV 518 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WSV 518 is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on WSV 518?
The MOT on WSV 518 is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WSV 518 done?
WSV 518 was recorded at 170,941 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,267 miles a year.
Has WSV 518 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WSV 518 has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on WSV 518 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 WSV 518 find?
WSV 518 passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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