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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

MHF 500MOT history

MHF 500 is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 115,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MHF 500 grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,292 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MHF 500
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MHF 500 was last recorded at 115,292 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,260 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
9,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,292 miles
  • 2025 – 106,047 miles
  • 2024 – 96,385 miles
  • 2023 – 85,731 miles
  • 2022 – 78,701 miles
  • 2021 – 69,107 miles
  • 2020 – 60,283 miles
  • 2019 – 50,577 miles
  • 2018 – 38,055 miles
  • 2017 – 24,142 miles
  • 2016 – 18,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,292 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,292 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,292 miles
    Test number
    631542652237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail115,260 miles (+9,213)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,260 miles
    Test number
    561850458356
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass106,047 miles (+9,662)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,047 miles
    Test number
    266133235614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass96,385 miles (+10,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,385 miles
    Test number
    202880462752
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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))
  5. Pass85,731 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,731 miles
    Test number
    754247649024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail85,728 miles (+7,027)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,728 miles
    Test number
    462094626599
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass78,701 miles (+9,594)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,701 miles
    Test number
    628615310033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,107 miles (+8,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,107 miles
    Test number
    484763261650
    • 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))
  9. Pass60,283 miles (+9,706)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,283 miles
    Test number
    254105524282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,577 miles (+12,522)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    50,577 miles
    Test number
    337529912520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,055 miles (+13,913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,055 miles
    Test number
    426840530572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads almost fully worn - Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  12. Pass24,142 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,142 miles
    Test number
    831688278667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,941 miles
    Test number
    530828317915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MHF 500

What vehicle is registration MHF 500 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MHF 500 on a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 30 Apr 2013. 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 MHF 500 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MHF 500 is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on MHF 500?
The MOT on MHF 500 is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MHF 500 done?
MHF 500 was recorded at 115,292 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 9,377 miles a year.
Has MHF 500 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MHF 500 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on MHF 500 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 MHF 500 find?
MHF 500 passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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