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BMW 520

Bronze · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

FSU 536MOT history

FSU 536 is a bronze diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

FSU 536 bronze 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,601 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSU 536
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSU 536 was last recorded at 77,601 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2017: 48,389 miles, lower than 48,390 miles on 29 Nov 2017.

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
77,589 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,601 miles
  • 2024 – 74,549 miles
  • 2023 – 70,400 miles
  • 2022 – 66,595 miles
  • 2021 – 63,300 miles
  • 2020 – 61,247 miles
  • 2019 – 59,385 miles
  • 2018 – 53,797 miles
  • 2017 – 48,389 miles
  • 2016 – 43,623 miles
  • 2015 – 38,548 miles
  • 2014 – 34,439 miles
  • 2013 – 27,942 miles
  • 2012 – 22,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,601 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,601 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,601 miles
    Test number
    376943869236
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail77,589 miles (+3,040)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,589 miles
    Test number
    841806445806
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass74,549 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,549 miles
    Test number
    604040896755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,400 miles (+3,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    70,400 miles
    Test number
    821386286604
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass66,595 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    666793675476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,300 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,300 miles
    Test number
    664204742821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,247 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,247 miles
    Test number
    174543587714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,385 miles (+5,588)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,385 miles
    Test number
    201616545455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,797 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    813171908572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,389 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,389 miles
    Test number
    364420589452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,390 miles (+4,767)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,390 miles
    Test number
    839730499534
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
  12. Pass43,623 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,623 miles
    Test number
    920373316257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,548 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,548 miles
    Test number
    871577606595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,439 miles (+6,497)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    676265424363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,942 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,942 miles
    Test number
    336456933343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,323 miles
    Test number
    745018442355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FSU 536

What vehicle is registration FSU 536 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSU 536 on a bronze diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Dec 2009. 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 FSU 536 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSU 536 is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on FSU 536?
The MOT on FSU 536 is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FSU 536 done?
FSU 536 was recorded at 77,601 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,254 miles a year.
Has FSU 536 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSU 536 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on FSU 536 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FSU 536 find?
FSU 536 passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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