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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

R16 MHNMOT history

R16 MHN is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

R16 MHN white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
147,191 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MHN was last recorded at 147,191 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 6,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,834 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,357 miles
Average per year
9,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,191 miles
  • 2025 – 140,834 miles
  • 2024 – 131,231 miles
  • 2023 – 125,456 miles
  • 2022 – 122,368 miles
  • 2021 – 116,952 miles
  • 2020 – 102,471 miles
  • 2019 – 86,789 miles
  • 2018 – 81,728 miles
  • 2017 – 70,419 miles
  • 2016 – 55,443 miles
  • 2015 – 38,696 miles
  • 2014 – 31,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,191 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,191 miles (+6,357)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    147,191 miles
    Test number
    572788252512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,834 miles (+9,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,834 miles
    Test number
    590694381173
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    131,231 miles
    Test number
    371590662014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail131,231 miles (+5,775)2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,231 miles
    Test number
    307441011272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,456 miles (+3,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,456 miles
    Test number
    318120036978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass122,368 miles (+5,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,368 miles
    Test number
    681808798876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass116,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,952 miles
    Test number
    266000789693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail116,952 miles (+14,481)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,952 miles
    Test number
    755890281966
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,471 miles (+15,682)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,471 miles
    Test number
    868370447296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,789 miles
    Test number
    237275606727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    470442130768
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass81,728 miles (+11,309)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,728 miles
    Test number
    591381965449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,419 miles
    Test number
    532431867902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail70,419 miles (+14,976)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,419 miles
    Test number
    179660303568
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass55,443 miles (+16,747)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,443 miles
    Test number
    338803859124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,696 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,696 miles
    Test number
    127389035189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,680 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,680 miles
    Test number
    538716285074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,528 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,528 miles
    Test number
    677741504137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail31,528 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,528 miles
    Test number
    198371704121
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about R16 MHN

Does R16 MHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MHN is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MHN?
The MOT on R16 MHN is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 MHN done?
R16 MHN was recorded at 147,191 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 9,432 miles a year.
Has R16 MHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MHN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 MHN 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 MHN find?
R16 MHN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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