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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

MDS 12MOT history

MDS 12 is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 55,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MDS 12 silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
55,586 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MDS 12
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MDS 12 was last recorded at 55,586 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,562 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
5,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,586 miles
  • 2024 – 51,558 miles
  • 2023 – 46,498 miles
  • 2022 – 41,518 miles
  • 2021 – 35,636 miles
  • 2020 – 30,824 miles
  • 2019 – 25,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,586 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 20 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,586 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    872113916574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail55,562 miles (+4,004)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    376370348377
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  3. Pass51,558 miles (+5,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    586999582300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass46,498 miles (+4,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    446797048155
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass41,518 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    256634551885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,636 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    35,636 miles
    Test number
    434517593788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,824 miles (+5,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    30,824 miles
    Test number
    648946072152
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres excessive wear inner edge nearly cords through (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass25,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,399 miles
    Test number
    459986107333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MDS 12

What vehicle is registration MDS 12 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MDS 12 on a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Nov 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MDS 12 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MDS 12 is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on MDS 12?
The MOT on MDS 12 is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MDS 12 done?
MDS 12 was recorded at 55,586 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 5,009 miles a year.
Has MDS 12 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MDS 12 has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on MDS 12 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 MDS 12 find?
MDS 12 passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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