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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

C5 XOOMOT history

C5 XOO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 251,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

C5 XOO black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
251,427 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
19,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XOO was last recorded at 251,427 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 12,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,611 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,816 miles
Average per year
19,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 251,427 miles
  • 2025 – 238,611 miles
  • 2024 – 223,370 miles
  • 2023 – 207,331 miles
  • 2022 – 182,332 miles
  • 2021 – 160,137 miles
  • 2020 – 136,203 miles
  • 2019 – 109,789 miles
  • 2018 – 90,672 miles
  • 2017 – 71,348 miles
  • 2016 – 50,317 miles
  • 2015 – 25,930 miles
  • 2014 – 23,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,427 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush to the suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Stone chip on windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,427 miles (+12,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    251,427 miles
    Test number
    909093479444
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush to the suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass238,611 miles (+15,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    238,611 miles
    Test number
    219150873141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass223,370 miles (+16,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    223,370 miles
    Test number
    423137257233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear, and shock absorbers attachment bush is slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass207,331 miles (+24,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    207,331 miles
    Test number
    253770222888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass182,332 miles (+22,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    182,332 miles
    Test number
    118598395403
    • AdvisoryDiff mounting damaged but not to exces
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play with the shock attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,137 miles (+23,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,137 miles
    Test number
    142904962539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,203 miles (+26,414)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,203 miles
    Test number
    648476459676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,789 miles (+19,117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,789 miles
    Test number
    167012240764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,672 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,672 miles
    Test number
    845181632206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen

  10. Fail90,648 miles (+19,300)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,648 miles
    Test number
    375706103666
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryStone chip on windscreen

  11. Pass71,348 miles (+21,031)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,348 miles
    Test number
    483117173858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,317 miles (+24,387)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,317 miles
    Test number
    934670553815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,930 miles (+2,330)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,930 miles
    Test number
    299416975417
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass23,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,600 miles
    Test number
    818264874253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 XOO

Does C5 XOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XOO is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 XOO?
The MOT on C5 XOO is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 XOO done?
C5 XOO was recorded at 251,427 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 19,020 miles a year.
Has C5 XOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XOO has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on C5 XOO 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 XOO find?
C5 XOO passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush to the suspension arm, and 1 more.

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