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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

FSX 38MOT history

FSX 38 is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.

FSX 38 grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
131,729 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSX 38
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSX 38 was last recorded at 131,729 miles on 25 Jun 2025, 15,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,913 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
15,816 miles
Average per year
10,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,729 miles
  • 2024 – 115,913 miles
  • 2023 – 101,883 miles
  • 2022 – 94,448 miles
  • 2021 – 86,146 miles
  • 2020 – 75,563 miles
  • 2019 – 69,058 miles
  • 2018 – 57,434 miles
  • 2017 – 45,815 miles
  • 2016 – 39,455 miles
  • 2015 – 32,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,729 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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,729 miles (+15,816)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,729 miles
    Test number
    449662442227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,913 miles (+14,030)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,913 miles
    Test number
    270038300654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,883 miles (+7,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,883 miles
    Test number
    146760431949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,448 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,448 miles
    Test number
    191922180328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,214 miles (+8,068)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,214 miles
    Test number
    669290617077
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  6. Pass86,146 miles (+10,583)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,146 miles
    Test number
    871489388611
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on the limit 1.6m
  7. Pass75,563 miles (+6,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,563 miles
    Test number
    968172979912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,058 miles
    Test number
    207802019322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail69,058 miles (+11,624)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,058 miles
    Test number
    945538775140
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass57,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,434 miles
    Test number
    317224040988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,434 miles (+11,619)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,434 miles
    Test number
    622667348918
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass45,815 miles (+6,360)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,815 miles
    Test number
    140001711175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,455 miles (+7,337)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,455 miles
    Test number
    905734792853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,118 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,118 miles
    Test number
    495376735247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outwith drivers view, not affecting wiper blades

Questions about FSX 38

What vehicle is registration FSX 38 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSX 38 on a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 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 FSX 38 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FSX 38 expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FSX 38?
The MOT on FSX 38 expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FSX 38 done?
FSX 38 was recorded at 131,729 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 10,126 miles a year.
Has FSX 38 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSX 38 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on FSX 38 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 FSX 38 find?
FSX 38 passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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