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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

5 DCBMOT history

5 DCB is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 54,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

5 DCB white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
54,533 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 DCB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 DCB was last recorded at 54,533 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,527 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,533 miles
  • 2025 – 49,749 miles
  • 2024 – 45,111 miles
  • 2023 – 40,528 miles
  • 2022 – 35,969 miles
  • 2021 – 31,254 miles
  • 2020 – 27,376 miles
  • 2019 – 22,751 miles
  • 2018 – 17,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,533 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.

  • Cuts to n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 24 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,533 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    54,533 miles
    Test number
    677648513117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,527 miles (+4,778)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    194769664248
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass49,749 miles (+4,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,749 miles
    Test number
    825590311558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass45,111 miles (+4,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    45,111 miles
    Test number
    724104420150
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass40,528 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    40,528 miles
    Test number
    512384804689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,969 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,969 miles
    Test number
    727121609043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,254 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    31,254 miles
    Test number
    966065823546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,376 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    27,376 miles
    Test number
    841832852566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,751 miles (+4,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,751 miles
    Test number
    949495264622
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre heavily worn on inner edge

  10. Pass17,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    17,896 miles
    Test number
    498621221777
    • AdvisoryCuts to n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord
    • AdvisoryWear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres on inner edges

  11. Fail17,896 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,896 miles
    Test number
    843196743863
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCuts to n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cord
    • AdvisoryWear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres on inner edges

Questions about 5 DCB

What vehicle is registration 5 DCB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 DCB on a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Apr 2015. 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 5 DCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5 DCB is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5 DCB?
The MOT on 5 DCB is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5 DCB done?
5 DCB was recorded at 54,533 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,464 miles a year.
Has 5 DCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 DCB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 5 DCB 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 5 DCB find?
5 DCB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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