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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

D1 EVAMOT history

D1 EVA is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 280,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

D1 EVA blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
280,682 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
18,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 EVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 EVA was last recorded at 280,682 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 12,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
268,176 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,506 miles
Average per year
18,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 280,682 miles
  • 2025 – 268,176 miles
  • 2024 – 256,939 miles
  • 2023 – 241,214 miles
  • 2022 – 223,735 miles
  • 2021 – 211,991 miles
  • 2020 – 204,756 miles
  • 2019 – 182,346 miles
  • 2018 – 159,119 miles
  • 2017 – 126,836 miles
  • 2016 – 97,520 miles
  • 2015 – 75,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,682 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,682 miles (+12,506)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    280,682 miles
    Test number
    821666147656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass268,176 miles (+11,237)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    268,176 miles
    Test number
    733930011108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass256,939 miles (+15,725)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    256,939 miles
    Test number
    329956949480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass241,214 miles (+17,479)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    241,214 miles
    Test number
    662048631820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass223,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    223,735 miles
    Test number
    847656493725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail223,735 miles (+11,744)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,735 miles
    Test number
    818796448467
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass211,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    211,991 miles
    Test number
    684452174072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail211,991 miles (+7,235)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,991 miles
    Test number
    495228317469
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass204,756 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    204,756 miles
    Test number
    662283802872
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail204,756 miles (+81)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,756 miles
    Test number
    258399223328
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Fail204,675 miles (+22,329)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,675 miles
    Test number
    585826137151
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass182,346 miles (+35)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    182,346 miles
    Test number
    802476754995
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. Fail182,311 miles (+23,192)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,311 miles
    Test number
    917351005232
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to condition of front brake pads (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass159,119 miles (+32,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    159,119 miles
    Test number
    957209801892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also bald on outer edge, no cords showing at time of test (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass126,836 miles (+29,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,836 miles
    Test number
    554608424394
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect inner pads, discs also lipped (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass97,520 miles (+22,231)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,520 miles
    Test number
    690236385688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,289 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,289 miles
    Test number
    227533685063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about D1 EVA

Does D1 EVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 EVA is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on D1 EVA?
The MOT on D1 EVA is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 EVA done?
D1 EVA was recorded at 280,682 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 18,501 miles a year.
Has D1 EVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 EVA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on D1 EVA 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 D1 EVA find?
D1 EVA passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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