BMW 520
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,991 cc
M357 MCFMOT history
M357 MCF is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 19 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 76,583 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 May 2026
- Mileage
- 76,583 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M357 MCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 19 Aug 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M357 MCF was last recorded at 76,583 miles on 15 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Dec 2023: 76,583 miles, lower than 186,100 miles on 26 Sept 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 186,100 miles · 26 Sept 2020
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 76,583 miles
- 2020 – 186,100 miles
- 2019 – 181,773 miles
- 2018 – 181,404 miles
- 2017 – 180,894 miles
- 2016 – 175,299 miles
- 2015 – 171,125 miles
- 2014 – 164,056 miles
- 2013 – 158,540 miles
- 2012 – 151,768 miles
- 2011 – 146,102 miles
- 2010 – 141,536 miles
- 2009 – 134,149 miles
- 2008 – 128,334 miles
- 2007 – 118,030 miles
- 2006 – 110,781 miles
- 2005 – 104,853 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder-sills corroded (side skirts fitted,access restricted)
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 438612534350
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
- AdvisoryUnder-sills corroded (side skirts fitted,access restricted)
FailMileage not read1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 338979452806
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInner sills corroded
FailMileage not read1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 638058589305
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,583 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 76,583 miles
- Test number
- 183576797249
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryInner side sills slight corrosion
FailMileage not read7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 326008504509
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInner side sills corroded / side sills fitted
PassMileage not read3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 152875225513
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass186,100 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 186,100 miles
- Test number
- 359183489651
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail186,098 miles (+4,325)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,098 miles
- Test number
- 276192966833
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass181,773 miles (+369)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 181,773 miles
- Test number
- 344211092451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,404 miles (+510)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 181,404 miles
- Test number
- 565145608514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,894 miles (+5,595)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 180,894 miles
- Test number
- 769073803935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,299 miles (+4,174)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 175,299 miles
- Test number
- 830234031909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 171,125 miles
- Test number
- 769353478006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,125 miles (+7,069)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,125 miles
- Test number
- 850332073221
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail164,056 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,056 miles
- Test number
- 305474824474
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Pass164,056 miles (+5,516)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 164,056 miles
- Test number
- 596014024283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,540 miles (+6,772)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 158,540 miles
- Test number
- 495652533297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,768 miles (+5,666)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 151,768 miles
- Test number
- 427550032264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,102 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,102 miles
- Test number
- 305340231281
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Pass146,102 miles (+4,566)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 146,102 miles
- Test number
- 417410031258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,536 miles (+7,387)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 141,536 miles
- Test number
- 761024320238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,149 miles (+5,815)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 134,149 miles
- Test number
- 451694439249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,334 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 128,334 miles
- Test number
- 440541648220
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail128,334 miles (+10,304)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,334 miles
- Test number
- 484411648275
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass118,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 118,030 miles
- Test number
- 380578527405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,030 miles (+7,249)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,030 miles
- Test number
- 383638527416
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass110,781 miles (+5,928)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 110,781 miles
- Test number
- 454543536201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 104,853 miles
- Test number
- 392056435472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M357 MCF
- Does M357 MCF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M357 MCF expired on 16 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M357 MCF?
- The MOT on M357 MCF expired on 16 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M357 MCF done?
- M357 MCF was recorded at 76,583 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2023.
- Has M357 MCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M357 MCF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on M357 MCF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M357 MCF find?
- M357 MCF passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2025 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, and 3 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.