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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.

C5 CTP black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass91,401 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass44,612 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    745150294058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,331 miles (+1,593)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,331 miles
    Test number
    175036142384
    • NoteLimited life rear tyres
  20. 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
  21. 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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