BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
C5 MSJMOT history
C5 MSJ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 111,567 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 111,567 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,375 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 MSJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 28 Jun 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 MSJ was last recorded at 111,567 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 111,556 miles · 17 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 8,375 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,567 miles
- 2025 – 105,112 miles
- 2024 – 97,424 miles
- 2023 – 91,824 miles
- 2022 – 85,825 miles
- 2021 – 69,829 miles
- 2020 – 57,867 miles
- 2018 – 45,414 miles
- 2017 – 37,314 miles
- 2016 – 26,175 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,567 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
13 tests since 7 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,567 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 111,567 miles
- Test number
- 657190644929
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail111,556 miles (+6,444)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,556 miles
- Test number
- 485437431142
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass105,112 miles (+7,688)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 105,112 miles
- Test number
- 301496346187
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass97,424 miles (+5,600)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 97,424 miles
- Test number
- 799664193945
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder sides covered unable to inspect some components
Pass91,824 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 91,824 miles
- Test number
- 530625067242
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail91,815 miles (+5,990)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,815 miles
- Test number
- 870865897055
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass85,825 miles (+15,996)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 85,825 miles
- Test number
- 179080241633
- AdvisoryFront brake heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass69,829 miles (+11,962)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 69,829 miles
- Test number
- 913649689263
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass57,867 miles (+12,453)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 57,867 miles
- Test number
- 321947458908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,414 miles (+8,100)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 45,414 miles
- Test number
- 553219835168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,314 miles (+162)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 37,314 miles
- Test number
- 685440771527
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged
Fail37,152 miles (+10,977)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,152 miles
- Test number
- 957612780546
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged
Pass26,175 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 26,175 miles
- Test number
- 642921289117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 MSJ
- Does C5 MSJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 MSJ is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 MSJ?
- The MOT on C5 MSJ is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 MSJ done?
- C5 MSJ was recorded at 111,567 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 8,375 miles a year.
- Has C5 MSJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 MSJ has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on C5 MSJ 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 MSJ find?
- C5 MSJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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