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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

ERS 681MOT history

ERS 681 is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 170,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

ERS 681 white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,408 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ERS 681
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ERS 681 was last recorded at 170,408 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,399 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
9,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,408 miles
  • 2025 – 157,750 miles
  • 2024 – 148,002 miles
  • 2023 – 136,993 miles
  • 2022 – 122,917 miles
  • 2021 – 110,345 miles
  • 2020 – 103,230 miles
  • 2019 – 95,255 miles
  • 2018 – 89,256 miles
  • 2017 – 83,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,408 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,408 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,408 miles
    Test number
    608591179208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail170,399 miles (+12,649)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,399 miles
    Test number
    873748721313
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass157,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,750 miles
    Test number
    782312357710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,750 miles (+9,748)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,750 miles
    Test number
    265469432623
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass148,002 miles (+11,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,002 miles
    Test number
    670197796424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Pass136,993 miles (+14,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,993 miles
    Test number
    939524137647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass122,917 miles (+12,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,917 miles
    Test number
    603306286712
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass110,345 miles (+7,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,345 miles
    Test number
    632101619708
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1000 miles approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass103,230 miles (+7,975)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,230 miles
    Test number
    211579072893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,255 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,255 miles
    Test number
    390528649949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,256 miles (+5,964)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    889688160196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,292 miles
    Test number
    706344370613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ERS 681

What vehicle is registration ERS 681 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ERS 681 on a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2014. 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 ERS 681 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ERS 681 is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on ERS 681?
The MOT on ERS 681 is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ERS 681 done?
ERS 681 was recorded at 170,408 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 9,794 miles a year.
Has ERS 681 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ERS 681 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on ERS 681 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 ERS 681 find?
ERS 681 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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