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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

B20 THRMOT history

B20 THR is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 24 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

B20 THR grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,931 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 THR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 THR was last recorded at 137,931 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,138 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
793 miles
Average per year
4,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,931 miles
  • 2025 – 137,138 miles
  • 2024 – 130,694 miles
  • 2023 – 125,040 miles
  • 2022 – 117,792 miles
  • 2021 – 109,926 miles
  • 2020 – 106,286 miles
  • 2019 – 102,770 miles
  • 2018 – 98,856 miles
  • 2017 – 97,487 miles
  • 2016 – 95,163 miles
  • 2015 – 87,788 miles
  • 2013 – 83,620 miles
  • 2012 – 77,250 miles
  • 2011 – 70,395 miles
  • 2010 – 60,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,931 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,931 miles (+793)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,931 miles
    Test number
    692850013662
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components
  2. Pass137,138 miles (+6,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,138 miles
    Test number
    950634368855
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass130,694 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,694 miles
    Test number
    748910478349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,040 miles (+7,248)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    125,040 miles
    Test number
    111005740205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,792 miles (+7,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,792 miles
    Test number
    809742086934
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass109,926 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,926 miles
    Test number
    492020505188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,286 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,286 miles
    Test number
    497197094642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,770 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,770 miles
    Test number
    871067948385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Diff has slight seepage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail102,770 miles (+3,914)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,770 miles
    Test number
    766439497157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Diff has slight seepage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass98,856 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    474976423897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,487 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,487 miles
    Test number
    645176976573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,163 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,163 miles
    Test number
    155664674426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,788 miles (+2,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,788 miles
    Test number
    317007615422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass85,224 miles (+1,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,224 miles
    Test number
    909168955037
    • 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)
  15. Pass83,620 miles (+6,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,620 miles
    Test number
    327846533364
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass77,250 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,250 miles
    Test number
    225405412438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,190 miles (+6,795)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    146362302119
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAIrbag warning light on
  18. Pass70,395 miles (+10,144)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    70,395 miles
    Test number
    166838481489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,251 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,251 miles
    Test number
    110099760401
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall and tread

Questions about B20 THR

Does B20 THR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 THR is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 THR?
The MOT on B20 THR is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 THR done?
B20 THR was recorded at 137,931 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,706 miles a year.
Has B20 THR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 THR has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on B20 THR 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 B20 THR find?
B20 THR passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 1 more.

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