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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

SPO 258MOT history

SPO 258 is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

SPO 258 black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
157,586 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPO 258
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPO 258 was last recorded at 157,586 miles on 8 May 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,571 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
10,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,586 miles
  • 2025 – 143,506 miles
  • 2024 – 128,242 miles
  • 2023 – 123,838 miles
  • 2022 – 119,606 miles
  • 2021 – 111,773 miles
  • 2020 – 104,657 miles
  • 2019 – 92,159 miles
  • 2018 – 73,311 miles
  • 2017 – 63,802 miles
  • 2016 – 53,500 miles
  • 2015 – 45,113 miles
  • 2014 – 35,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,586 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,586 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,586 miles
    Test number
    227046670552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,571 miles (+14,065)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,571 miles
    Test number
    435212631764
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,506 miles (+15,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,506 miles
    Test number
    175691179088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,242 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    128,242 miles
    Test number
    476243113108
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor both sides and centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber dust covers insecure
    • AdvisorySill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

  5. Fail128,242 miles (+4,404)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,242 miles
    Test number
    890665399203
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor both sides and centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorber dust covers insecure
    • AdvisorySill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

  6. Pass123,838 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,838 miles
    Test number
    749945531517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,835 miles (+4,229)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,835 miles
    Test number
    911210104766
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs heavily pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs Heavily pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,606 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,606 miles
    Test number
    166145404043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,521 miles (+7,748)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,521 miles
    Test number
    268726924927
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass111,773 miles (+7,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,773 miles
    Test number
    729934374741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,657 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    572335496341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail104,643 miles (+12,484)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,643 miles
    Test number
    210275624579
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension levelling valve modified so that its function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass92,159 miles (+18,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,159 miles
    Test number
    668937783942
    • 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))

  14. Pass73,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,311 miles
    Test number
    193440900871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,311 miles (+9,509)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,311 miles
    Test number
    955116342590
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass63,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,802 miles
    Test number
    985968315392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,800 miles (+10,300)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,800 miles
    Test number
    454344441180
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass53,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,500 miles
    Test number
    415519182686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,500 miles (+8,387)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,500 miles
    Test number
    551221387590
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass45,113 miles (+9,900)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,113 miles
    Test number
    889387775158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,213 miles
    Test number
    346521974151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SPO 258

What vehicle is registration SPO 258 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPO 258 on a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Jul 2011. 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 SPO 258 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPO 258 is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on SPO 258?
The MOT on SPO 258 is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SPO 258 done?
SPO 258 was recorded at 157,586 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 10,299 miles a year.
Has SPO 258 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPO 258 has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on SPO 258 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 SPO 258 find?
SPO 258 passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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