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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

D1 SPEMOT history

D1 SPE is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 138,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

D1 SPE grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,094 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 SPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 SPE was last recorded at 138,094 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 9,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,137 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,957 miles
Average per year
11,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,094 miles
  • 2024 – 128,137 miles
  • 2023 – 116,570 miles
  • 2022 – 102,972 miles
  • 2021 – 93,506 miles
  • 2020 – 78,119 miles
  • 2019 – 62,617 miles
  • 2018 – 55,271 miles
  • 2017 – 44,345 miles
  • 2016 – 29,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,094 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front brake disc cover insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,094 miles
    Test number
    798689134524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail138,089 miles (+9,952)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,089 miles
    Test number
    419887003648
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass128,137 miles (+119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,137 miles
    Test number
    302385590287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc cover insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail128,018 miles (+11,448)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,018 miles
    Test number
    789744748356
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc cover insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass116,570 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,570 miles
    Test number
    301121055301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,558 miles (+13,586)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,558 miles
    Test number
    142481391612
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass102,972 miles (+9,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,972 miles
    Test number
    797822202515
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass93,506 miles (+15,387)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,506 miles
    Test number
    840813720973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,119 miles (+15,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,119 miles
    Test number
    198419608640
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Pass62,617 miles (+7,346)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,617 miles
    Test number
    194280607096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,271 miles (+10,926)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,271 miles
    Test number
    268111198382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,345 miles (+14,380)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,345 miles
    Test number
    592806011059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,965 miles
    Test number
    572332019048
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about D1 SPE

Does D1 SPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 SPE is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on D1 SPE?
The MOT on D1 SPE is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 SPE done?
D1 SPE was recorded at 138,094 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 11,775 miles a year.
Has D1 SPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 SPE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on D1 SPE 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 SPE find?
D1 SPE passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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