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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S5 RCAMOT history

S5 RCA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

S5 RCA black 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,483 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 RCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 RCA was last recorded at 86,483 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,761 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,722 miles
Average per year
4,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,483 miles
  • 2025 – 82,761 miles
  • 2024 – 78,185 miles
  • 2023 – 72,192 miles
  • 2022 – 68,466 miles
  • 2021 – 65,408 miles
  • 2020 – 62,657 miles
  • 2019 – 60,526 miles
  • 2018 – 56,888 miles
  • 2017 – 54,380 miles
  • 2015 – 46,709 miles
  • 2014 – 43,652 miles
  • 2013 – 39,422 miles
  • 2012 – 35,105 miles
  • 2011 – 29,214 miles
  • 2010 – 22,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,483 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,483 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,483 miles
    Test number
    374941811802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,483 miles (+3,722)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,483 miles
    Test number
    443774574344
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,761 miles (+4,576)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,761 miles
    Test number
    488820297211
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass78,185 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,185 miles
    Test number
    767658157154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,192 miles (+3,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,192 miles
    Test number
    922932720648
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass68,466 miles (+3,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,466 miles
    Test number
    191913746461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,408 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,408 miles
    Test number
    230024480452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,657 miles (+2,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,657 miles
    Test number
    832605771902
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,526 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,526 miles
    Test number
    143356373689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,888 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,888 miles
    Test number
    801997010946
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail56,887 miles (+2,507)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,887 miles
    Test number
    105884837112
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass54,380 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,380 miles
    Test number
    921075294636
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail54,374 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,374 miles
    Test number
    125107060473
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass80,905 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,905 km
    Test number
    405877317905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,709 miles (+3,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,709 miles
    Test number
    932354818173
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front jacking block missing

  16. Pass43,652 miles (+32)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,652 miles
    Test number
    765678944293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front jacking block missing

  17. Fail43,620 miles (+4,198)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,620 miles
    Test number
    347832944200
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGOODYEAR EAGLE NCT 5 RFT 225/50/R17(94Y)
    • NoteOffside front jacking block missing

  18. Pass39,422 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,422 miles
    Test number
    157406443242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,105 miles
    Test number
    528357242204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,105 miles (+5,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,105 miles
    Test number
    825087442246
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass29,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,214 miles
    Test number
    825182951261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,214 miles (+7,201)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,214 miles
    Test number
    958342951217
    • Repaired at testCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  23. Pass22,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,013 miles
    Test number
    774641250257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,013 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,013 miles
    Test number
    984071650259
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Questions about S5 RCA

Does S5 RCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 RCA is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 RCA?
The MOT on S5 RCA is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 RCA done?
S5 RCA was recorded at 86,483 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 4,025 miles a year.
Has S5 RCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 RCA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 RCA 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 S5 RCA find?
S5 RCA passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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