BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,497 cc
PTH 75MOT history
PTH 75 is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,812 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 102,812 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,120 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PTH 75
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 4 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
PTH 75 was last recorded at 102,812 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 5,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,630 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,182 miles
- Average per year
- 3,120 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,812 miles
- 2025 – 97,630 miles
- 2020 – 97,091 miles
- 2019 – 93,503 miles
- 2018 – 88,524 miles
- 2013 – 85,879 miles
- 2012 – 80,560 miles
- 2011 – 71,477 miles
- 2010 – 63,181 miles
- 2009 – 55,107 miles
- 2008 – 47,547 miles
- 2007 – 44,459 miles
- 2006 – 40,278 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,812 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,812 miles (+5,182)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 102,812 miles
- Test number
- 524132761063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass97,630 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 97,630 miles
- Test number
- 174632425642
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail97,628 miles (+537)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,628 miles
- Test number
- 636927177675
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass97,091 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 97,091 miles
- Test number
- 371280593602
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,090 miles (+3,587)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,090 miles
- Test number
- 471645228629
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,503 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 93,503 miles
- Test number
- 709905597274
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,501 miles (+4,977)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,501 miles
- Test number
- 737854405081
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device lever broken off the offside front lower suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,524 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 88,524 miles
- Test number
- 120507667666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,524 miles (+2,645)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,524 miles
- Test number
- 201546626598
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,879 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 85,879 miles
- Test number
- 628500923113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,862 miles (+5,302)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,862 miles
- Test number
- 718567713186
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,560 miles (+9,083)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 80,560 miles
- Test number
- 586178352151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,477 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 71,477 miles
- Test number
- 299703351481
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail71,477 miles (+8,296)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,477 miles
- Test number
- 389683551101
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,181 miles (+8,074)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 63,181 miles
- Test number
- 313232150156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,107 miles (+7,560)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 55,107 miles
- Test number
- 341204959148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,547 miles (+3,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 47,547 miles
- Test number
- 780690088059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,459 miles (+4,181)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 44,459 miles
- Test number
- 963772877097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 40,278 miles
- Test number
- 881123286085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about PTH 75
- What vehicle is registration PTH 75 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PTH 75 on a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Jun 2001. 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 PTH 75 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PTH 75 is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on PTH 75?
- The MOT on PTH 75 is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has PTH 75 done?
- PTH 75 was recorded at 102,812 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,120 miles a year.
- Has PTH 75 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PTH 75 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on PTH 75 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 PTH 75 find?
- PTH 75 passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.
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