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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

BAL 28MOT history

BAL 28 is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 81,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

BAL 28 black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,802 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BAL 28
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BAL 28 was last recorded at 81,802 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,307 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,495 miles
Average per year
5,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,802 miles
  • 2025 – 79,307 miles
  • 2024 – 76,323 miles
  • 2023 – 72,979 miles
  • 2022 – 67,679 miles
  • 2021 – 62,623 miles
  • 2020 – 56,777 miles
  • 2019 – 49,255 miles
  • 2018 – 40,353 miles
  • 2017 – 32,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,802 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,802 miles
    Test number
    172356168481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,802 miles (+2,495)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,802 miles
    Test number
    647851019287
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass79,307 miles (+2,984)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,307 miles
    Test number
    455163674751
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,323 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    365211398662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,979 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    269897270026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,679 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,679 miles
    Test number
    413506856080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,623 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,623 miles
    Test number
    861722366454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,620 miles (+5,843)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,620 miles
    Test number
    649962675118
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,777 miles (+7,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,777 miles
    Test number
    135247055257
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass49,255 miles (+8,902)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,255 miles
    Test number
    815391206230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,353 miles (+7,463)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,353 miles
    Test number
    576080259008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,890 miles
    Test number
    877758987790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BAL 28

What vehicle is registration BAL 28 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BAL 28 on a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Jul 2014. 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 BAL 28 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BAL 28 is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on BAL 28?
The MOT on BAL 28 is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BAL 28 done?
BAL 28 was recorded at 81,802 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,550 miles a year.
Has BAL 28 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BAL 28 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on BAL 28 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 BAL 28 find?
BAL 28 passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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