BMW 520
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
BWS 385MOT history
BWS 385 is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 63,059 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 63,059 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,188 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BWS 385
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
BWS 385 was last recorded at 63,059 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 59,598 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,461 miles
- Average per year
- 3,188 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,059 miles
- 2025 – 59,598 miles
- 2024 – 56,287 miles
- 2023 – 53,867 miles
- 2022 – 52,372 miles
- 2021 – 50,136 miles
- 2020 – 47,950 miles
- 2019 – 44,954 miles
- 2018 – 41,402 miles
- 2017 – 38,100 miles
- 2016 – 33,683 miles
- 2015 – 27,229 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass63,059 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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.
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 4 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,059 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 63,059 miles
- Test number
- 490352333026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail63,058 miles (+3,460)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,058 miles
- Test number
- 373790306073
- DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad sensor (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass59,598 miles (+3,311)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 59,598 miles
- Test number
- 312542461352
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,287 miles (+2,420)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 56,287 miles
- Test number
- 999084201190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,867 miles (+1,495)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 53,867 miles
- Test number
- 935186110053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,372 miles (+2,236)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 52,372 miles
- Test number
- 624302883138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,136 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 50,136 miles
- Test number
- 176889861219
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail50,136 miles (+2,186)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,136 miles
- Test number
- 663952482535
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,950 miles (+2,996)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 47,950 miles
- Test number
- 542349931079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass44,954 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 44,954 miles
- Test number
- 953295070798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,934 miles (+3,532)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,934 miles
- Test number
- 670033745759
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,402 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 41,402 miles
- Test number
- 117041722247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail41,402 miles (+3,302)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,402 miles
- Test number
- 235363585079
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,100 miles (+4,417)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 38,100 miles
- Test number
- 405831120705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,683 miles (+6,454)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 33,683 miles
- Test number
- 695629882722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,229 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 27,229 miles
- Test number
- 997705085178
- NoteThe vehicle has unber belly covers.
Questions about BWS 385
- What vehicle is registration BWS 385 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BWS 385 on a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. 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 BWS 385 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BWS 385 is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on BWS 385?
- The MOT on BWS 385 is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has BWS 385 done?
- BWS 385 was recorded at 63,059 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,188 miles a year.
- Has BWS 385 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BWS 385 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on BWS 385 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 BWS 385 find?
- BWS 385 passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear.
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