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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

M5 GYDMOT history

M5 GYD is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,989 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 GYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 GYD was last recorded at 136,989 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 6,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,567 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,422 miles
Average per year
8,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,989 miles
  • 2025 – 130,567 miles
  • 2024 – 121,597 miles
  • 2023 – 112,167 miles
  • 2022 – 105,772 miles
  • 2021 – 101,008 miles
  • 2020 – 96,339 miles
  • 2019 – 90,141 miles
  • 2018 – 83,060 miles
  • 2017 – 69,710 miles
  • 2016 – 51,793 miles
  • 2015 – 39,863 miles
  • 2014 – 37,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,989 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,989 miles (+6,422)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,989 miles
    Test number
    167992543846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,567 miles
    Test number
    144384376538
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail130,565 miles (+8,968)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,565 miles
    Test number
    915696375939
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass121,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,597 miles
    Test number
    663218094333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,594 miles (+9,427)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,594 miles
    Test number
    803529578832
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass112,167 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,167 miles
    Test number
    975434340162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,772 miles
    Test number
    271728120336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,769 miles (+4,761)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,769 miles
    Test number
    994322044485
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass101,008 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,008 miles
    Test number
    759963283361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,339 miles
    Test number
    596163884677
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail96,339 miles (+6,198)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,339 miles
    Test number
    898528700032
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass90,141 miles (+7,081)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,141 miles
    Test number
    321924165704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,060 miles (+13,350)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,060 miles
    Test number
    822151849655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,710 miles (+17,917)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    158209133750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,793 miles (+11,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,793 miles
    Test number
    420855193179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer brake pad slightly breaking up
  16. Pass39,863 miles (+2,313)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,863 miles
    Test number
    405956155088
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass37,550 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,550 miles
    Test number
    155493404324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about M5 GYD

Does M5 GYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GYD is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 GYD?
The MOT on M5 GYD is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 GYD done?
M5 GYD was recorded at 136,989 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 8,756 miles a year.
Has M5 GYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 GYD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 GYD 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 M5 GYD find?
M5 GYD passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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