
BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
C5 CTPMOT history
C5 CTP is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,401 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 91,401 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,606 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 CTP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 CTP was last recorded at 91,401 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,400 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,606 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,401 miles
- 2024 – 86,867 miles
- 2023 – 84,173 miles
- 2022 – 81,371 miles
- 2021 – 77,741 miles
- 2019 – 73,807 miles
- 2018 – 70,393 miles
- 2017 – 67,028 miles
- 2016 – 58,252 miles
- 2015 – 51,153 miles
- 2014 – 49,074 miles
- 2012 – 36,331 miles
- 2011 – 25,368 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Corrosion to brake discs
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,401 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 91,401 miles
- Test number
- 355220656626
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail91,400 miles (+4,533)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,400 miles
- Test number
- 780462045756
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,867 miles (+2,694)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 86,867 miles
- Test number
- 317805280677
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,173 miles (+13)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 84,173 miles
- Test number
- 193368427119
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail84,160 miles (+2,789)6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,160 miles
- Test number
- 618486815944
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass81,371 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 81,371 miles
- Test number
- 313220108792
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to brake discs
- AdvisoryRear suspension bushes perishing
Fail81,371 miles (+3,630)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,371 miles
- Test number
- 850765861361
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to brake discs
- AdvisoryRear suspension bushes perishing
Pass77,741 miles (+3,934)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 77,741 miles
- Test number
- 398678029116
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to brake discs
- AdvisoryRear suspension bushes perishing
Pass73,807 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 73,807 miles
- Test number
- 953659376119
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to brake discs
Fail73,807 miles (+3,414)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,807 miles
- Test number
- 797160013396
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to brake discs
Pass70,393 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 70,393 miles
- Test number
- 737018048327
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake discs
Fail70,393 miles (+3,365)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,393 miles
- Test number
- 805099386183
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake discs
Pass67,028 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 67,028 miles
- Test number
- 442658561872
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts to tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
- AdvisoryWarning light on dash
Fail67,019 miles (+8,767)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,019 miles
- Test number
- 277859400211
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts to tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake discs
- AdvisoryWarning light on dash
Pass58,252 miles (+7,099)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 58,252 miles
- Test number
- 974705649986
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs
- AdvisoryWarning light on dash
Pass51,153 miles (+2,079)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 51,153 miles
- Test number
- 506752035140
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWarning light on dash
Pass49,074 miles (+4,462)5 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 49,074 miles
- Test number
- 167659834324
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront brake discs corroded on edges
- NoteRear brake discs corroded on edges
- NoteWarning lights on dash
Pass44,612 miles (+8,281)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 44,612 miles
- Test number
- 745150294058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,331 miles (+1,593)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 36,331 miles
- Test number
- 175036142384
- NoteLimited life rear tyres
Pass34,738 miles (+9,370)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 34,738 miles
- Test number
- 947689292136
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront and rear brake discs pitted
Pass25,368 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 25,368 miles
- Test number
- 719794661154
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about C5 CTP
- Does C5 CTP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C5 CTP expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C5 CTP?
- The MOT on C5 CTP expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C5 CTP done?
- C5 CTP was recorded at 91,401 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 4,606 miles a year.
- Has C5 CTP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 CTP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 CTP 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 CTP find?
- C5 CTP passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.
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