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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

587 WBMOT history

587 WB is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 124,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

587 WB 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 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,237 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
587 WB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

587 WB was last recorded at 124,237 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,085 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,152 miles
Average per year
5,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,237 miles
  • 2025 – 123,085 miles
  • 2024 – 121,983 miles
  • 2023 – 120,723 miles
  • 2022 – 118,430 miles
  • 2021 – 115,718 miles
  • 2020 – 113,590 miles
  • 2019 – 109,732 miles
  • 2018 – 101,622 miles
  • 2017 – 87,963 miles
  • 2016 – 79,738 miles
  • 2015 – 72,039 miles
  • 2014 – 58,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,237 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edged and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot well corroded and reduced gauge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,237 miles (+1,152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,237 miles
    Test number
    876785278707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edged and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot well corroded and reduced gauge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,085 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,085 miles
    Test number
    390346220564
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail123,081 miles (+1,098)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,081 miles
    Test number
    732293267667
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst bduring brake test (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,983 miles (+1,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,983 miles
    Test number
    863287593140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,723 miles (+2,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,723 miles
    Test number
    244286347325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,430 miles (+2,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,430 miles
    Test number
    989933821930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass115,718 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,718 miles
    Test number
    360516965692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,590 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,590 miles
    Test number
    392931956674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,732 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,732 miles
    Test number
    839596843971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail109,731 miles (+8,109)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,731 miles
    Test number
    503790745486
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass101,622 miles (+13,659)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,622 miles
    Test number
    436688996861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front back plates loose

  12. Pass87,963 miles (+8,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,963 miles
    Test number
    840290080722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2754018 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2754018 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass79,738 miles (+7,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,738 miles
    Test number
    860064878018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass72,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,039 miles
    Test number
    516874355077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,039 miles (+13,357)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,039 miles
    Test number
    547294155051
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass58,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,682 miles
    Test number
    196780464472
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about 587 WB

What vehicle is registration 587 WB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 587 WB on a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Mar 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 587 WB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 587 WB is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 587 WB?
The MOT on 587 WB is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 587 WB done?
587 WB was recorded at 124,237 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,492 miles a year.
Has 587 WB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 587 WB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on 587 WB 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 587 WB find?
587 WB passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edged and nail in tyre; subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot well corroded and reduced gauge.

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