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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C5 BDAMOT history

C5 BDA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 94,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

C5 BDA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,758 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BDA was last recorded at 94,758 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 4,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,487 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,271 miles
Average per year
5,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,758 miles
  • 2025 – 90,487 miles
  • 2024 – 85,200 miles
  • 2023 – 78,925 miles
  • 2022 – 73,080 miles
  • 2021 – 67,215 miles
  • 2020 – 62,036 miles
  • 2019 – 57,785 miles
  • 2018 – 52,312 miles
  • 2017 – 47,260 miles
  • 2016 – 41,808 miles
  • 2015 – 35,943 miles
  • 2014 – 29,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,758 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both. (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,758 miles (+4,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,758 miles
    Test number
    163834693469
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,487 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,487 miles
    Test number
    501797316731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,200 miles (+6,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    692063267584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass78,925 miles (+5,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,925 miles
    Test number
    581836901504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,080 miles (+5,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,080 miles
    Test number
    245900870717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,215 miles (+5,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,215 miles
    Test number
    389313106231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,036 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,036 miles
    Test number
    876336606962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    353757285560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail57,784 miles (+5,472)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,784 miles
    Test number
    272984560021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass52,312 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,312 miles
    Test number
    164547429042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,260 miles
    Test number
    715602196487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail47,260 miles (+5,452)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,260 miles
    Test number
    139020505872
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass41,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    457170086073
    • 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)

  14. Fail41,808 miles (+5,865)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,808 miles
    Test number
    167531551905
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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. Pass35,943 miles (+6,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,943 miles
    Test number
    154902728163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass29,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,017 miles
    Test number
    636608254220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 BDA

Does C5 BDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BDA is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BDA?
The MOT on C5 BDA is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BDA done?
C5 BDA was recorded at 94,758 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,442 miles a year.
Has C5 BDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BDA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on C5 BDA 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 C5 BDA find?
C5 BDA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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