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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

F5 MHOMOT history

F5 MHO is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

F5 MHO white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,973 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 MHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 MHO was last recorded at 121,973 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 3,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,494 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,479 miles
Average per year
10,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,973 miles
  • 2025 – 118,494 miles
  • 2024 – 113,209 miles
  • 2023 – 108,499 miles
  • 2022 – 95,915 miles
  • 2021 – 83,122 miles
  • 2020 – 71,186 miles
  • 2019 – 58,355 miles
  • 2018 – 44,935 miles
  • 2017 – 30,567 miles
  • 2016 – 25,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,973 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.

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Near side front jacking block missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,973 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,973 miles
    Test number
    636120311863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,494 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,494 miles
    Test number
    481788195722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,209 miles (+4,710)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,209 miles
    Test number
    861939490047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    368431312018
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  5. Fail108,499 miles (+12,584)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    307368746404
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  6. Pass95,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,915 miles
    Test number
    358143307862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,915 miles (+12,793)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,915 miles
    Test number
    851073111483
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass83,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,122 miles
    Test number
    326931673598
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  9. Fail83,122 miles (+11,936)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,122 miles
    Test number
    161420016113
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  10. Pass71,186 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,186 miles
    Test number
    945483769348
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  11. Fail71,186 miles (+12,831)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,186 miles
    Test number
    691250542811
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm + worn badly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  12. Pass58,355 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    58,355 miles
    Test number
    308401554873
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  13. Fail58,355 miles (+13,420)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,355 miles
    Test number
    161440112248
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  14. Pass44,935 miles (+323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,935 miles
    Test number
    591212701954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side front jacking block missing

  15. Fail44,612 miles (+14,045)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    285285383671
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side front jacking block missing

  16. Pass30,567 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,567 miles
    Test number
    927475225261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,051 miles
    Test number
    511902028316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 MHO

Does F5 MHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 MHO is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 MHO?
The MOT on F5 MHO is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 MHO done?
F5 MHO was recorded at 121,973 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 10,176 miles a year.
Has F5 MHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 MHO has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on F5 MHO 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 F5 MHO find?
F5 MHO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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