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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

BW 66MOT history

BW 66 is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 172,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

BW 66 black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
172,237 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
16,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BW 66
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BW 66 was last recorded at 172,237 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 9,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
162,735 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,502 miles
Average per year
16,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,237 miles
  • 2025 – 162,735 miles
  • 2023 – 152,918 miles
  • 2022 – 131,286 miles
  • 2021 – 107,780 miles
  • 2020 – 77,490 miles
  • 2019 – 59,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,237 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 14 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,237 miles (+9,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    172,237 miles
    Test number
    928444755321
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,735 miles (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,735 miles
    Test number
    674259161542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,918 miles (+21,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,918 miles
    Test number
    505368372568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass131,286 miles (+23,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,286 miles
    Test number
    442643884560
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass107,780 miles (+30,290)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,780 miles
    Test number
    273274641190
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass77,490 miles (+18,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    456840681781
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass59,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,309 miles
    Test number
    578405731000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BW 66

What vehicle is registration BW 66 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BW 66 on a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Sept 2016. 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 BW 66 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BW 66 is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on BW 66?
The MOT on BW 66 is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BW 66 done?
BW 66 was recorded at 172,237 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 16,381 miles a year.
Has BW 66 ever failed its MOT?
No. BW 66 has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on BW 66 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 BW 66 find?
BW 66 passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rears; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears.

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