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BMW 520

White · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

C5 NUGMOT history

C5 NUG is a white petrol BMW 520 first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

C5 NUG white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
110,483 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 NUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 NUG was last recorded at 110,483 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,359 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
4,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,483 miles
  • 2025 – 110,359 miles
  • 2024 – 109,956 miles
  • 2023 – 108,893 miles
  • 2022 – 107,400 miles
  • 2021 – 106,448 miles
  • 2020 – 105,561 miles
  • 2019 – 103,743 miles
  • 2018 – 101,937 miles
  • 2017 – 99,651 miles
  • 2016 – 97,829 miles
  • 2015 – 95,278 miles
  • 2014 – 92,767 miles
  • 2013 – 89,243 miles
  • 2012 – 86,067 miles
  • 2011 – 83,549 miles
  • 2010 – 80,770 miles
  • 2009 – 63,288 miles
  • 2008 – 46,956 miles
  • 2007 – 29,619 miles
  • 2006 – 12,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,483 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange poor condition
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Tyre pressure sensor light on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,483 miles (+124)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    110,483 miles
    Test number
    356216385355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,359 miles (+403)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,359 miles
    Test number
    462961068990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,956 miles (+1,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,956 miles
    Test number
    202502197956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  4. Pass108,893 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,893 miles
    Test number
    920461006381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail108,893 miles (+1,493)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,893 miles
    Test number
    128665925020
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,400 miles (+952)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,400 miles
    Test number
    926226428573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass106,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,448 miles
    Test number
    197476780579
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure sensor light on.

  8. Fail106,448 miles (+887)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,448 miles
    Test number
    793658661287
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure sensor light on.

  9. Pass105,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    752271268543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,561 miles (+1,818)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    332252478936
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass103,743 miles (+1,806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,743 miles
    Test number
    681261505457
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All across Back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre Pressure Warning Is On

  12. Pass101,937 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,937 miles
    Test number
    694879074914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,651 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,651 miles
    Test number
    552526971875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,648 miles (+1,819)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,648 miles
    Test number
    185909089681
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass97,829 miles (+2,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,829 miles
    Test number
    638479614864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both side inner brake disc surface rusted and pitted.
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light illuminated

  16. Pass95,278 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    95,278 miles
    Test number
    486119485017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail95,275 miles (+2,508)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,275 miles
    Test number
    198007285086
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass92,767 miles (+3,524)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,767 miles
    Test number
    716041994005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWashers Leaking Under Bonnet, But Still Spraying Onto Screen

  19. Pass89,243 miles (+3,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,243 miles
    Test number
    277442173089
    • NoteBoth Rear Brake Discs Are Corroded.

  20. Pass86,067 miles (+2,518)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,067 miles
    Test number
    459849962099
    • NoteWindscreen washers very weak, only just passed.

  21. Pass83,549 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,549 miles
    Test number
    117716471432
    • NoteWashers Not very Good

  22. Fail83,549 miles (+2,779)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,549 miles
    Test number
    958946271087
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteWashers Not very Good

  23. Pass80,770 miles (+17,482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,770 miles
    Test number
    764361980040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,288 miles (+16,332)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,288 miles
    Test number
    841562789019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,956 miles (+17,337)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,956 miles
    Test number
    720749178072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,619 miles (+16,866)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,619 miles
    Test number
    763761187035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,753 miles
    Test number
    251992986034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 NUG

Does C5 NUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 NUG is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 NUG?
The MOT on C5 NUG is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 NUG done?
C5 NUG was recorded at 110,483 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,876 miles a year.
Has C5 NUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 NUG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 NUG 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 NUG find?
C5 NUG passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust flange poor condition; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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