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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

45 DANMOT history

45 DAN is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

45 DAN white 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 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,789 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
45 DAN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

45 DAN was last recorded at 97,789 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,559 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,230 miles
Average per year
4,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,789 miles
  • 2025 – 94,559 miles
  • 2024 – 88,971 miles
  • 2023 – 84,541 miles
  • 2022 – 81,154 miles
  • 2021 – 77,678 miles
  • 2020 – 75,786 miles
  • 2019 – 68,469 miles
  • 2018 – 58,806 miles
  • 2017 – 55,497 miles
  • 2016 – 51,950 miles
  • 2015 – 45,637 miles
  • 2014 – 37,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,789 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front o/s & n/s brake pipes leading to flexy hoses coating starting to swell.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower rear track arm ball joint boot twisted but sealed.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front and rear brake disc inner swept faces showing corrosion,poor condition.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front o/s & n/s brake pipes leading to flexy hoses coating slightly swelling.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,789 miles
    Test number
    926850160241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,789 miles (+3,230)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,789 miles
    Test number
    731706341510
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass94,559 miles (+5,588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,559 miles
    Test number
    300534742763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    306052660752
    • AdvisoryFront o/s & n/s brake pipes leading to flexy hoses coating starting to swell.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower rear track arm ball joint boot twisted but sealed.

  5. Fail88,971 miles (+4,430)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    673204696359
    • MajorFront Inner Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s & n/s brake discs excessively pitted and corroded on inner swept faces. (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating inner swept face excessively pitted and corroded. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront o/s & n/s brake pipes leading to flexy hoses coating starting to swell.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively inner swept face corroded and pitted poor condition. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower rear track arm ball joint boot twisted but sealed.

  6. Pass84,541 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,541 miles
    Test number
    611994804567
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc inner swept faces showing corrosion,poor condition.
    • AdvisoryFront o/s & n/s brake pipes leading to flexy hoses coating slightly swelling.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower rear arm ball joint dust boot twisted but sealed.

  7. Fail84,506 miles (+3,352)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    368004298295
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc inner swept faces showing corrosion,poor condition.
    • AdvisoryFront o/s & n/s brake pipes leading to flexy hoses coating slightly swelling.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover in poor condition .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower rear arm ball joint dust boot twisted but sealed.

  8. Pass81,154 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,154 miles
    Test number
    626667613184
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail81,154 miles (+3,476)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,154 miles
    Test number
    692508882932
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,678 miles (+1,892)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    516886834032
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass75,786 miles (+7,317)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,786 miles
    Test number
    609135206365
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass68,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,469 miles
    Test number
    486871051190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,469 miles (+9,663)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,469 miles
    Test number
    164284986118
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn damaged by worn pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass58,806 miles (+3,309)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,806 miles
    Test number
    517526001298
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass55,497 miles (+3,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,497 miles
    Test number
    494493938399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,950 miles (+6,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    454772475890
    • 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)

  17. Pass45,637 miles (+8,080)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,637 miles
    Test number
    879015815176
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass37,557 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    867962714152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,194 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,194 miles
    Test number
    158474224010
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about 45 DAN

What vehicle is registration 45 DAN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 45 DAN on a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Feb 2011. 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 45 DAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 45 DAN is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 45 DAN?
The MOT on 45 DAN is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 45 DAN done?
45 DAN was recorded at 97,789 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,908 miles a year.
Has 45 DAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 45 DAN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 45 DAN 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 45 DAN find?
45 DAN passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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