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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

EL 35MOT history

EL 35 is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 176,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

EL 35 black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
176,654 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EL 35
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EL 35 was last recorded at 176,654 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,041 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,613 miles
Average per year
8,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,654 miles
  • 2025 – 171,041 miles
  • 2024 – 165,586 miles
  • 2023 – 161,581 miles
  • 2022 – 157,086 miles
  • 2021 – 152,098 miles
  • 2020 – 142,606 miles
  • 2019 – 130,296 miles
  • 2018 – 123,323 miles
  • 2017 – 107,326 miles
  • 2016 – 97,111 miles
  • 2015 – 86,701 miles
  • 2014 – 72,272 miles
  • 2013 – 56,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,654 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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,654 miles (+5,613)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    176,654 miles
    Test number
    282623441019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,041 miles (+5,455)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,041 miles
    Test number
    827478178556
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass165,586 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,586 miles
    Test number
    529964618057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,581 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    161,581 miles
    Test number
    404951814231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail161,580 miles (+4,494)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,580 miles
    Test number
    806059319919
    • MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass157,086 miles (+4,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,086 miles
    Test number
    857706225099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass152,098 miles (+9,492)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,098 miles
    Test number
    899202502122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,606 miles (+12,310)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,606 miles
    Test number
    321846202675
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,296 miles (+6,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,296 miles
    Test number
    394102673399
    • 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))

  10. Pass123,323 miles (+15,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,323 miles
    Test number
    578710075721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low inner and outer edges .
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o.s.r tyre worn bald inner edge close to splitting not to cords at time of test / recommend replacement . 225/50/r17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySmoke emissions to low to read .

  11. Pass107,326 miles (+10,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,326 miles
    Test number
    974652853733
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass97,111 miles (+10,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,111 miles
    Test number
    989392195559
    • AdvisoryFont brake discs have wear
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs have wear

  13. Pass86,701 miles (+14,429)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,701 miles
    Test number
    835973235034
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges of tyre mainly inner side of tyre

  14. Pass72,272 miles (+15,797)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,272 miles
    Test number
    686632124044
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass56,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,475 miles
    Test number
    727299523080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EL 35

What vehicle is registration EL 35 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EL 35 on a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Feb 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does EL 35 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EL 35 is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on EL 35?
The MOT on EL 35 is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EL 35 done?
EL 35 was recorded at 176,654 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 8,843 miles a year.
Has EL 35 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EL 35 has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on EL 35 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 EL 35 find?
EL 35 passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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