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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

F5 SXLMOT history

F5 SXL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 137,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

F5 SXL 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 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,597 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 SXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 SXL was last recorded at 137,597 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 5,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Dec 2023: 126,572 miles, lower than 129,872 miles on 2 Dec 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,946 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,651 miles
Average per year
9,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,597 miles
  • 2025 – 131,946 miles
  • 2024 – 126,679 miles
  • 2023 – 126,572 miles
  • 2022 – 129,872 miles
  • 2021 – 111,358 miles
  • 2020 – 105,177 miles
  • 2019 – 95,878 miles
  • 2018 – 73,854 miles
  • 2017 – 59,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,597 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 has outer sidewall damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,597 miles (+5,651)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,597 miles
    Test number
    701129897491
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass131,946 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,946 miles
    Test number
    177343740284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,679 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,679 miles
    Test number
    794090447383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,572 miles (-3,300)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,572 miles
    Test number
    221759096713
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass129,872 miles (+18,514)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,872 miles
    Test number
    954559371574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,358 miles (+6,181)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,358 miles
    Test number
    998669521210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,177 miles
    Test number
    266852237759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail105,177 miles (+9,299)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,177 miles
    Test number
    638021429265
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass95,878 miles (+22,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,878 miles
    Test number
    400166355813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass73,854 miles (+14,482)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,854 miles
    Test number
    731136517152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,372 miles (+6,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    883673290716
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass52,378 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    101586606791
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dunlop 275/35R19/96Y Tread low towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door mirror indicator lens damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dunlop 275/35R19/96Y Tread low towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about F5 SXL

Does F5 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 SXL is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 SXL?
The MOT on F5 SXL is valid until 12 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 SXL done?
F5 SXL was recorded at 137,597 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 9,658 miles a year.
Has F5 SXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 SXL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on F5 SXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F5 SXL find?
F5 SXL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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