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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

X23 VNSMOT history

X23 VNS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 86,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

X23 VNS grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,970 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 VNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 VNS was last recorded at 86,970 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 9,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,849 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,121 miles
Average per year
7,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,970 miles
  • 2025 – 77,849 miles
  • 2024 – 68,261 miles
  • 2023 – 65,879 miles
  • 2022 – 56,919 miles
  • 2021 – 48,364 miles
  • 2020 – 38,104 miles
  • 2019 – 30,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,970 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,970 miles (+9,121)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,970 miles
    Test number
    601303102398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,849 miles (+9,588)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,849 miles
    Test number
    528555958538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,261 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,261 miles
    Test number
    952187654537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,879 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,879 miles
    Test number
    707984483831
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail65,877 miles (+8,958)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,877 miles
    Test number
    865121261783
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,919 miles (+8,555)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,919 miles
    Test number
    542345143184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass48,364 miles (+10,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,364 miles
    Test number
    648014999727
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass38,104 miles (+7,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,104 miles
    Test number
    960700156992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass30,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,193 miles
    Test number
    124622886120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Questions about X23 VNS

Does X23 VNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 VNS is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 VNS?
The MOT on X23 VNS is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 VNS done?
X23 VNS was recorded at 86,970 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 7,834 miles a year.
Has X23 VNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 VNS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X23 VNS 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 X23 VNS find?
X23 VNS passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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