BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
R16 MBWMOT history
R16 MBW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 158,142 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 158,142 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,445 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 MBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 MBW was last recorded at 158,142 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 10,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 147,840 miles · 18 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 10,302 miles
- Average per year
- 8,445 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 158,142 miles
- 2023 – 147,840 miles
- 2022 – 133,195 miles
- 2021 – 129,484 miles
- 2020 – 106,348 miles
- 2019 – 99,923 miles
- 2018 – 90,870 miles
- 2017 – 85,011 miles
- 2016 – 77,219 miles
- 2015 – 72,034 miles
- 2014 – 68,714 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 14 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,142 miles (+10,302)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 158,142 miles
- Test number
- 156535451571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,840 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 147,840 miles
- Test number
- 481346887362
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail147,824 miles (+14,629)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,824 miles
- Test number
- 567906035476
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass133,195 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 133,195 miles
- Test number
- 880416948431
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,193 miles (+3,709)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,193 miles
- Test number
- 585175375011
- MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,484 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 129,484 miles
- Test number
- 314906130625
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail129,484 miles (+23,136)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,484 miles
- Test number
- 895252985102
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass106,348 miles (+6,425)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 106,348 miles
- Test number
- 368392607754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,923 miles (+9,053)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,923 miles
- Test number
- 136801561298
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,870 miles (+5,859)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 90,870 miles
- Test number
- 691518871943
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,011 miles (+7,792)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 85,011 miles
- Test number
- 410521919387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,219 miles (+5,185)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 77,219 miles
- Test number
- 781441825145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,034 miles (+3,320)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 72,034 miles
- Test number
- 248120215164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 68,714 miles
- Test number
- 786873074017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R16 MBW
- Does R16 MBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R16 MBW expired on 14 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R16 MBW?
- The MOT on R16 MBW expired on 14 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R16 MBW done?
- R16 MBW was recorded at 158,142 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 8,445 miles a year.
- Has R16 MBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 MBW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on R16 MBW 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 MBW find?
- R16 MBW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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