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BMW 520

Brown · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

2833 RAMOT history

2833 RA is a brown diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

2833 RA brown 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 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,807 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2833 RA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2833 RA was last recorded at 95,807 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 5,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,674 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,133 miles
Average per year
6,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,807 miles
  • 2025 – 90,674 miles
  • 2024 – 85,097 miles
  • 2023 – 78,582 miles
  • 2022 – 71,819 miles
  • 2021 – 66,307 miles
  • 2020 – 62,001 miles
  • 2019 – 57,386 miles
  • 2018 – 52,070 miles
  • 2017 – 46,811 miles
  • 2016 – 36,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,807 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,807 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,807 miles
    Test number
    804782539196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,674 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,674 miles
    Test number
    438535425515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail90,672 miles (+5,575)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,672 miles
    Test number
    386415333512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass85,097 miles (+166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    832029510981
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and rusty on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges and has cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface rust
  5. Fail84,931 miles (+6,349)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,931 miles
    Test number
    549201730139
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass78,582 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,582 miles
    Test number
    601576333442
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Fail78,565 miles (+6,746)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,565 miles
    Test number
    726137134817
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass71,819 miles (+5,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    773671100613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass66,307 miles (+4,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,307 miles
    Test number
    198577412646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass62,001 miles (+4,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    924791004671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass57,386 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,386 miles
    Test number
    318274775495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,070 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,070 miles
    Test number
    554880317180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,811 miles (+10,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,811 miles
    Test number
    296294607746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays obscure components.
  14. Pass36,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,279 miles
    Test number
    460057455408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2833 RA

What vehicle is registration 2833 RA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2833 RA on a brown diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Nov 2013. 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 2833 RA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2833 RA is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2833 RA?
The MOT on 2833 RA is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2833 RA done?
2833 RA was recorded at 95,807 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,104 miles a year.
Has 2833 RA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2833 RA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 2833 RA 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 2833 RA find?
2833 RA passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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