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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

ESK 620MOT history

ESK 620 is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

ESK 620 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 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,298 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESK 620
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESK 620 was last recorded at 101,298 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,298 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,298 miles
  • 2025 – 94,700 miles
  • 2024 – 93,439 miles
  • 2023 – 85,759 miles
  • 2022 – 80,191 miles
  • 2021 – 70,821 miles
  • 2020 – 58,533 miles
  • 2019 – 50,026 miles
  • 2018 – 38,330 miles
  • 2017 – 33,521 miles
  • 2016 – 26,767 miles
  • 2015 – 19,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,298 miles
  • AdvisoryFull length under trays fitted restricting inspection of componentsRecorded 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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm slight movement (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,298 miles
    Test number
    738756267009
    • AdvisoryFull length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

  2. Fail101,298 miles (+6,598)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,298 miles
    Test number
    816296022619
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

  3. Pass94,700 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,700 miles
    Test number
    535724152718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,696 miles (+1,257)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    856706451505
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass93,439 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    866093006563
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail93,431 miles (+7,672)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,431 miles
    Test number
    395485636878
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,759 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,759 miles
    Test number
    879403443745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,754 miles (+5,563)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,754 miles
    Test number
    142489535474
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass80,191 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,191 miles
    Test number
    701942519477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail80,191 miles (+9,370)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,191 miles
    Test number
    850697412790
    • Repaired at testCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass70,821 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    348806533198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  12. Fail70,821 miles (+12,288)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    214393695990
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  13. Pass58,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,533 miles
    Test number
    936638554665
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail58,533 miles (+8,507)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,533 miles
    Test number
    205272016847
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass50,026 miles (+11,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,026 miles
    Test number
    391150063954
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass38,330 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,330 miles
    Test number
    297112036931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,521 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,521 miles
    Test number
    380842761366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm slight movement (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail33,520 miles (+6,753)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,520 miles
    Test number
    568593372570
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm slight movement (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass26,767 miles (+7,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,767 miles
    Test number
    396651792334
    • AdvisoryEngine cover doesn't allow a complete check of some components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays don't allow a complete check of some components

  20. Pass19,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,051 miles
    Test number
    499272355138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about ESK 620

What vehicle is registration ESK 620 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESK 620 on a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Jun 2012. 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 ESK 620 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESK 620 is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESK 620?
The MOT on ESK 620 is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESK 620 done?
ESK 620 was recorded at 101,298 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,561 miles a year.
Has ESK 620 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESK 620 has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on ESK 620 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 ESK 620 find?
ESK 620 passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

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