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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

M5 WTOMOT history

M5 WTO is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 205,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

M5 WTO white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
205,531 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WTO was last recorded at 205,531 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 16,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,597 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16,934 miles
Average per year
15,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,531 miles
  • 2025 – 188,597 miles
  • 2024 – 167,565 miles
  • 2023 – 153,889 miles
  • 2022 – 135,963 miles
  • 2021 – 121,387 miles
  • 2020 – 107,031 miles
  • 2019 – 94,543 miles
  • 2018 – 80,732 miles
  • 2017 – 64,801 miles
  • 2016 – 49,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,531 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stress cracks on lens

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    205,531 miles
    Test number
    702794623103
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail205,531 miles (+16,934)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,531 miles
    Test number
    252145173657
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass188,597 miles (+591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    188,597 miles
    Test number
    332968326985
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail188,006 miles (+20,441)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,006 miles
    Test number
    133614539953
    • MajorCentral Undertray insecure Gear box undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,565 miles (+135)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,565 miles
    Test number
    826635422703
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stress cracks on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail167,430 miles (+13,541)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,430 miles
    Test number
    294340388953
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stress cracks on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass153,889 miles (+586)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,889 miles
    Test number
    108185035562
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail153,303 miles (+17,340)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,303 miles
    Test number
    329686380560
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminating (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,963 miles (+14,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,963 miles
    Test number
    134731403169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,387 miles (+14,356)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,387 miles
    Test number
    999505031977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,031 miles (+12,488)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,031 miles
    Test number
    181116348100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,543 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,543 miles
    Test number
    924262141315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,328 miles (+13,596)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,328 miles
    Test number
    267678972071
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass80,732 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,732 miles
    Test number
    581710726023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,568 miles (+15,767)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,568 miles
    Test number
    980966809948
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass64,801 miles (+15,783)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,801 miles
    Test number
    984066201512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,018 miles
    Test number
    438991244893
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre 2 nails in n/s/r tyre.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on the inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pads look low

  18. Fail49,018 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,018 miles
    Test number
    716895099323
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre 2 nails in n/s/r tyre.

Questions about M5 WTO

Does M5 WTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 WTO is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 WTO?
The MOT on M5 WTO is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 WTO done?
M5 WTO was recorded at 205,531 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 15,450 miles a year.
Has M5 WTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WTO has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 WTO 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 WTO find?
M5 WTO passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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