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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

M28 EGRMOT history

M28 EGR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 197,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

M28 EGR black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
197,922 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M28 EGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M28 EGR was last recorded at 197,922 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 15,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,129 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,793 miles
Average per year
7,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,922 miles
  • 2025 – 182,129 miles
  • 2023 – 169,192 miles
  • 2022 – 161,607 miles
  • 2021 – 155,757 miles
  • 2020 – 152,645 miles
  • 2019 – 147,322 miles
  • 2018 – 136,276 miles
  • 2017 – 126,763 miles
  • 2016 – 119,217 miles
  • 2015 – 114,036 miles
  • 2014 – 104,794 miles
  • 2013 – 99,726 miles
  • 2012 – 94,938 miles
  • 2011 – 87,438 miles
  • 2010 – 79,641 miles
  • 2009 – 71,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,922 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
  • AdvisoryOdd wheel sizes fitted front to rear

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.

  • Offside Front advise roll bar boot split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,922 miles (+15,793)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    197,922 miles
    Test number
    275786166884
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOdd wheel sizes fitted front to rear

  2. Pass182,129 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    182,129 miles
    Test number
    787658224980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySun-strip fitted

  3. Fail182,112 miles (+12,920)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,112 miles
    Test number
    360794445736
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass169,192 miles (+7,585)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,192 miles
    Test number
    851457853903
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass161,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,607 miles
    Test number
    190718653231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front advise roll bar boot split

  6. Fail161,607 miles (+5,850)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,607 miles
    Test number
    652966016494
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front advise roll bar boot split

  7. Pass155,757 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,757 miles
    Test number
    315839987865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,645 miles (+5,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,645 miles
    Test number
    655736169460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass147,322 miles (+11,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,322 miles
    Test number
    573563911462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass136,276 miles (+9,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,276 miles
    Test number
    967087011641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir bag warning light on [ intermittent ]

  11. Pass126,763 miles (+7,546)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,763 miles
    Test number
    820709788021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,217 miles (+5,181)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    119,217 miles
    Test number
    311317645122
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres slightly stretched
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass114,036 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,036 miles
    Test number
    416819471533
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and has several small splits on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Fail114,036 miles (+9,242)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,036 miles
    Test number
    591420713721
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and has several small splits on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass104,794 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,794 miles
    Test number
    746301974117
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail104,738 miles (+5,012)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,738 miles
    Test number
    298129564118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass99,726 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,726 miles
    Test number
    936499363185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear inner tail light not working

  18. Fail99,726 miles (+4,788)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,726 miles
    Test number
    139919863146
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear inner tail light not working

  19. Pass94,938 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    94,938 miles
    Test number
    537814162166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,438 miles (+7,797)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,438 miles
    Test number
    259558541172
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass79,641 miles (+7,661)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,641 miles
    Test number
    200233730464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOff side front outer position light not working

  22. Pass71,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,980 miles
    Test number
    340164439134
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about M28 EGR

Does M28 EGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M28 EGR is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on M28 EGR?
The MOT on M28 EGR is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M28 EGR done?
M28 EGR was recorded at 197,922 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,544 miles a year.
Has M28 EGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M28 EGR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on M28 EGR 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 M28 EGR find?
M28 EGR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 10 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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