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BMW 316

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,596 cc

520 GMLMOT history

520 GML is a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
74,038 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
520 GML
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

520 GML was last recorded at 74,038 miles on 8 May 2026, 220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,818 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
220 miles
Average per year
730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,038 miles
  • 2025 – 73,818 miles
  • 2022 – 73,764 miles
  • 2020 – 73,724 miles
  • 2019 – 73,618 miles
  • 2018 – 73,532 miles
  • 2017 – 73,439 miles
  • 2016 – 73,016 miles
  • 2015 – 72,604 miles
  • 2014 – 71,739 miles
  • 2013 – 70,781 miles
  • 2012 – 69,595 miles
  • 2011 – 67,900 miles
  • 2010 – 65,549 miles
  • 2009 – 64,267 miles
  • 2008 – 62,947 miles
  • 2007 – 61,675 miles
  • 2006 – 60,619 miles
  • 2005 – 59,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,038 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.

  • Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,038 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,038 miles
    Test number
    236762496647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,818 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,818 miles
    Test number
    754368037568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,817 miles (+53)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,817 miles
    Test number
    653483518597
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass73,764 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,764 miles
    Test number
    127356655574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,724 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,724 miles
    Test number
    677077029324
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front REAR bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,618 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,618 miles
    Test number
    963345615640
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers corroded

  7. Pass73,532 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,532 miles
    Test number
    834769063819
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

  8. Pass73,439 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    148791384214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,016 miles
    Test number
    169705920221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,016 miles (+412)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,016 miles
    Test number
    483986867346
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken

  11. Pass72,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    245120447982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,604 miles (+865)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,604 miles
    Test number
    878845261416
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

  13. Pass71,739 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    909665234389
    • NoteEng oil low
    • NoteExh front pipe to gearbox incomplete but no insecure
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 2mm

  14. Fail71,739 miles (+958)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    478925534481
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEng oil low
    • NoteExh front pipe to gearbox incomplete but no insecure
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 2mm

  15. Pass70,781 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,781 miles
    Test number
    878633553390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,595 miles
    Test number
    915199342342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,595 miles (+1,695)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,595 miles
    Test number
    467379142403
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass67,900 miles (+2,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,900 miles
    Test number
    935508111373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass65,549 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,549 miles
    Test number
    701086220372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,267 miles
    Test number
    402401339435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,267 miles (+1,320)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,267 miles
    Test number
    804581139364
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass62,947 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,947 miles
    Test number
    551822818332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,675 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    791980427377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    60,619 miles
    Test number
    532114036322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,619 miles (+1,521)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,619 miles
    Test number
    890897426391
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass59,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    59,098 miles
    Test number
    364692825399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,098 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,098 miles
    Test number
    404392825355
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about 520 GML

What vehicle is registration 520 GML currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 520 GML on a red petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 1994. 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 520 GML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 520 GML is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 520 GML?
The MOT on 520 GML is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 520 GML done?
520 GML was recorded at 74,038 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 730 miles a year.
Has 520 GML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 520 GML has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 520 GML 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 520 GML find?
520 GML passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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