BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
M5 SFJMOT history
M5 SFJ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 117,268 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 117,268 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,695 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 SFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- 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 valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 SFJ was last recorded at 117,268 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 5,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,066 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,202 miles
- Average per year
- 8,695 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,268 miles
- 2025 – 112,066 miles
- 2024 – 103,789 miles
- 2023 – 102,301 miles
- 2022 – 92,932 miles
- 2021 – 80,037 miles
- 2020 – 77,039 miles
- 2019 – 68,101 miles
- 2018 – 63,033 miles
- 2017 – 53,934 miles
- 2016 – 43,294 miles
- 2015 – 28,019 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,268 miles (+5,202)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 117,268 miles
- Test number
- 645219293223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,066 miles (+8,277)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 112,066 miles
- Test number
- 239705111438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,789 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 103,789 miles
- Test number
- 480136040440
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,784 miles (+1,483)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,784 miles
- Test number
- 547429919831
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail102,301 miles (+9,369)3 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,301 miles
- Test number
- 160663074476
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass92,932 miles (+547)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 92,932 miles
- Test number
- 439797523829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,385 miles (+12,348)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,385 miles
- Test number
- 847788467388
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,037 miles (+2,998)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 80,037 miles
- Test number
- 170554681058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,039 miles (+8,938)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 77,039 miles
- Test number
- 771093130027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,101 miles (+5,068)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 68,101 miles
- Test number
- 867645137683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,033 miles (+9,099)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 63,033 miles
- Test number
- 183265764828
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass53,934 miles (+10,640)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 53,934 miles
- Test number
- 230639244036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,294 miles (+15,275)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 43,294 miles
- Test number
- 182040295513
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,019 miles (+2,473)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 28,019 miles
- Test number
- 816727084795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,546 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 25,546 miles
- Test number
- 648891185109
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Questions about M5 SFJ
- Does M5 SFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SFJ is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 SFJ?
- The MOT on M5 SFJ is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 SFJ done?
- M5 SFJ was recorded at 117,268 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,695 miles a year.
- Has M5 SFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 SFJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on M5 SFJ 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 SFJ find?
- M5 SFJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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