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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

R16 AXLMOT history

R16 AXL is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 90,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2025
Mileage
90,436 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
7 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 AXL
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
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

R16 AXL was last recorded at 90,436 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 2,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,859 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,577 miles
Average per year
4,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,436 miles
  • 2024 – 87,859 miles
  • 2023 – 86,398 miles
  • 2022 – 83,839 miles
  • 2021 – 81,379 miles
  • 2020 – 77,320 miles
  • 2018 – 71,973 miles
  • 2017 – 55,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,436 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake pedal soft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,436 miles (+2,577)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,436 miles
    Test number
    499205702503
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass87,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,859 miles
    Test number
    196070970889
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail87,859 miles (+1,461)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,859 miles
    Test number
    886971441747
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass86,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    559711762908
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft

  5. Fail86,398 miles (+48)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    462834790984
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft

  6. Fail86,350 miles (+2,511)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,350 miles
    Test number
    349004692289
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft - rear brakes service brake efficiency poor
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass83,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    565314677822
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail83,839 miles (+2,460)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    127520888883
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass81,379 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,379 miles
    Test number
    556004131988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail81,378 miles (+4,058)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,378 miles
    Test number
    732858680339
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass77,320 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,320 miles
    Test number
    242812631254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,973 miles
    Test number
    379843628170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,973 miles (+16,866)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,973 miles
    Test number
    967073944283
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass55,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,107 miles
    Test number
    605800324516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 AXL

Does R16 AXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 AXL expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 AXL?
The MOT on R16 AXL expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 AXL done?
R16 AXL was recorded at 90,436 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 4,291 miles a year.
Has R16 AXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 AXL has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 AXL 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 R16 AXL find?
R16 AXL failed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 2 more.

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