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BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

K20 DYSMOT history

K20 DYS is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

K20 DYS 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 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,964 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 DYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 DYS was last recorded at 149,964 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,570 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,394 miles
Average per year
7,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,964 miles
  • 2024 – 148,570 miles
  • 2023 – 146,351 miles
  • 2022 – 144,197 miles
  • 2021 – 138,900 miles
  • 2020 – 137,013 miles
  • 2019 – 133,111 miles
  • 2018 – 128,221 miles
  • 2017 – 121,690 miles
  • 2016 – 111,002 miles
  • 2015 – 98,221 miles
  • 2014 – 87,429 miles
  • 2013 – 77,928 miles
  • 2012 – 67,708 miles
  • 2011 – 58,159 miles
  • 2010 – 49,214 miles
  • 2009 – 39,206 miles
  • 2008 – 29,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,964 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside componentsRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,964 miles (+1,394)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,964 miles
    Test number
    424049525151
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  2. Pass148,570 miles (+2,219)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,570 miles
    Test number
    722890310972
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  3. Pass146,351 miles (+2,154)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,351 miles
    Test number
    310004903859
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  4. Pass144,197 miles (+5,297)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,197 miles
    Test number
    317533860491
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Pass138,900 miles (+1,887)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,900 miles
    Test number
    807569240144
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Pass137,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,013 miles
    Test number
    341567959416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,013 miles (+3,902)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,013 miles
    Test number
    548056960784
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass133,111 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,111 miles
    Test number
    627178387243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,221 miles (+6,531)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,221 miles
    Test number
    904563374812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,690 miles (+10,688)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,690 miles
    Test number
    689641232562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,002 miles (+12,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,002 miles
    Test number
    876689240312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass98,221 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,221 miles
    Test number
    213171709580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,220 miles (+10,791)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,220 miles
    Test number
    224637504814
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to get low

  14. Pass87,429 miles (+9,501)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,429 miles
    Test number
    228149654272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre starting to get low on tread

  15. Pass77,928 miles (+10,220)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,928 miles
    Test number
    557466763287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,708 miles (+9,549)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,708 miles
    Test number
    358929842497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,159 miles (+8,945)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,159 miles
    Test number
    467386751245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,214 miles (+10,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,214 miles
    Test number
    841627550282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,206 miles (+9,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,206 miles
    Test number
    854855549214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,480 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,480 miles
    Test number
    152709458252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,469 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,469 miles
    Test number
    311966558259
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K20 DYS

Does K20 DYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 DYS is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K20 DYS?
The MOT on K20 DYS is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 DYS done?
K20 DYS was recorded at 149,964 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,026 miles a year.
Has K20 DYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 DYS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on K20 DYS 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 K20 DYS find?
K20 DYS passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 3 more.

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