BMW 520 A17PDF has 14 MOTs

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This 2014 BMW 520 has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2017

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 79,571 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 13:51.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 21st October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

A17PDF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202679,571 MI
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 202421ST OCTOBER 202567,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On The Inner Edge & Tread Depth Getting Low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 202467,643 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Front Headlamp Aim Too Low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On The Inner Edge & Tread Depth Getting Low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Outer (outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Outer (outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 202321ST OCTOBER 202455,873 MI
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 202355,873 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 202221ST OCTOBER 202342,688 MI
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202121ST OCTOBER 202235,359 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 202135,358 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 202021ST OCTOBER 202130,226 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 202030,226 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Unit Damaged Or Deteriorated And Function Affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 201921ST OCTOBER 202024,686 MI
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201821ST OCTOBER 201916,582 MI
PASSED24TH JANUARY 201823RD JANUARY 201916,481 MI
PASSED29TH JUNE 201729TH JUNE 201815,610 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A17PDF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

A17PDF MOT Comments

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A17PDF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 79,571 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,234 miles

A17PDF FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration A17PDF was manufactured on Monday 30th June 2014 so it is currently 12 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 79,571 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,234 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2017. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A17PDF has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 15 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does A17PDF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 7th May 2026 A17PDF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A17PDF Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 7th May 2026 A17PDF does have Tax. Read more

When does A17PDF Tax expire?

The current Tax for A17PDF will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A17PDF MOT expire?

The current MOT for A17PDF will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 21st October 2026. Read more

When did A17PDF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A17PDF was on Wednesday 15th October 2025 at 13:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A17PDF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for A17PDF we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A17PDF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for A17PDF we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A17PDF?

A17PDF is registered as a 2014 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has A17PDF done?

The odometer reading for A17PDF at the last MOT in October 2025 was 79,571 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,234 miles per year. Read more

How old is A17PDF?

The vehicle A17PDF was manufactured in 2014 so it is currently 12 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th June 2014. Read more

What colour is A17PDF?

The official colour of A17PDF is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does A17PDF have?

A17PDF has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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