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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

C6 GHWMOT history

C6 GHW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 110,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

C6 GHW black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,170 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 GHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 GHW was last recorded at 110,170 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 12,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,532 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,638 miles
Average per year
8,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,170 miles
  • 2025 – 97,532 miles
  • 2024 – 86,557 miles
  • 2023 – 77,386 miles
  • 2022 – 68,939 miles
  • 2021 – 62,813 miles
  • 2020 – 57,594 miles
  • 2019 – 51,413 miles
  • 2018 – 42,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,170 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers under bonnet and car and sills covering componentsRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,170 miles (+12,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,170 miles
    Test number
    524090634593
    • AdvisoryCovers under bonnet and car and sills covering components
  2. Pass97,532 miles (+10,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,532 miles
    Test number
    840295643597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass86,557 miles (+9,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,557 miles
    Test number
    886234761209
    • AdvisoryCovers under bonnet and car and sills covering components
  4. Pass77,386 miles (+8,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,386 miles
    Test number
    676292087573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryCovers under bonnet and car and sills covering components
  5. Pass68,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,939 miles
    Test number
    533182054045
    • AdvisoryAdvise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection
  6. Fail68,939 miles (+6,126)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,939 miles
    Test number
    742410845085
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection
  7. Pass62,813 miles (+5,219)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    427512871760
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pads Getting Low
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays
  8. Pass57,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,594 miles
    Test number
    701146626294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail57,594 miles (+6,181)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,594 miles
    Test number
    237303960973
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass51,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,413 miles
    Test number
    915293949566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,413 miles (+9,257)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,413 miles
    Test number
    693592231224
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass42,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,156 miles
    Test number
    670993153403
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about C6 GHW

Does C6 GHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 GHW is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 GHW?
The MOT on C6 GHW is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 GHW done?
C6 GHW was recorded at 110,170 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,635 miles a year.
Has C6 GHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 GHW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on C6 GHW 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 C6 GHW find?
C6 GHW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components.

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