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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

C8 WSYMOT history

C8 WSY is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

C8 WSY grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,999 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 WSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 WSY was last recorded at 157,999 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 5,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,190 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,809 miles
Average per year
7,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,999 miles
  • 2025 – 152,190 miles
  • 2024 – 150,405 miles
  • 2023 – 146,649 miles
  • 2022 – 142,236 miles
  • 2021 – 137,600 miles
  • 2020 – 134,319 miles
  • 2019 – 128,076 miles
  • 2018 – 121,667 miles
  • 2017 – 115,951 miles
  • 2016 – 109,122 miles
  • 2015 – 98,025 miles
  • 2014 – 88,324 miles
  • 2013 – 77,884 miles
  • 2012 – 66,297 miles
  • 2011 – 56,274 miles
  • 2010 – 45,210 miles
  • 2009 – 37,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,999 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s and o/s/r tyres lightly rubbing on body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,999 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,999 miles
    Test number
    882691265391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,190 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,190 miles
    Test number
    577601014078
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass150,405 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    150,405 miles
    Test number
    557601382687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,649 miles (+4,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,649 miles
    Test number
    848322279799
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass142,236 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    142,236 miles
    Test number
    172150518222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,600 miles
    Test number
    493030896893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,600 miles (+3,281)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,600 miles
    Test number
    270176530719
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass134,319 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,319 miles
    Test number
    573117858614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,076 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    128,076 miles
    Test number
    837799498091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,667 miles (+5,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,667 miles
    Test number
    525688608884
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass115,951 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,951 miles
    Test number
    485380966896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r tyres lightly rubbing on body
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
  12. Fail115,951 miles (+6,829)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,951 miles
    Test number
    833865429774
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r tyres lightly rubbing on body
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
  13. Pass109,122 miles (+11,097)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,122 miles
    Test number
    185277086031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoot lid dosent open (can still gain access through window)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre and wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
  14. Pass98,025 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,025 miles
    Test number
    599112855135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall
  15. Fail98,025 miles (+9,701)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,025 miles
    Test number
    215922055155
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall
  16. Pass88,324 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    746911454137
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and perished
  17. Fail88,324 miles (+10,440)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,324 miles
    Test number
    285639444418
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and perished
  18. Pass77,884 miles (+11,587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,884 miles
    Test number
    395694153108
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass66,297 miles (+10,023)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,297 miles
    Test number
    815601952191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,274 miles (+11,064)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,274 miles
    Test number
    555782851109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,210 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,210 miles
    Test number
    380788050124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  22. Pass45,210 miles (+8,060)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,210 miles
    Test number
    474788850186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,150 miles
    Test number
    261469929381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 WSY

Does C8 WSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 WSY is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 WSY?
The MOT on C8 WSY is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 WSY done?
C8 WSY was recorded at 157,999 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 7,315 miles a year.
Has C8 WSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 WSY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on C8 WSY 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 C8 WSY find?
C8 WSY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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