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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

T5 ALAMOT history

T5 ALA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 80,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
80,713 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ALA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ALA was last recorded at 80,713 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 7,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,587 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,126 miles
Average per year
8,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,713 miles
  • 2024 – 73,587 miles
  • 2023 – 63,617 miles
  • 2022 – 53,629 miles
  • 2021 – 44,593 miles
  • 2020 – 35,328 miles
  • 2019 – 28,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,713 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Connecting to lower arm (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 30 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,713 miles (+7,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,713 miles
    Test number
    683350726712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Connecting to lower arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass73,587 miles (+9,970)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,587 miles
    Test number
    512363670863
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Excessively worn compared to the other pads (borderline pass) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  3. Pass63,617 miles (+9,988)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,617 miles
    Test number
    550811181190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cut. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,629 miles (+9,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,629 miles
    Test number
    357666230569
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,593 miles (+9,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,593 miles
    Test number
    812066684151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass35,328 miles (+7,157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,328 miles
    Test number
    286859042222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 2.9mm minimum is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 2.8mm minimum is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass28,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,171 miles
    Test number
    790481507393
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Questions about T5 ALA

Does T5 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ALA is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 ALA?
The MOT on T5 ALA is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ALA done?
T5 ALA was recorded at 80,713 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 8,852 miles a year.
Has T5 ALA ever failed its MOT?
No. T5 ALA has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T5 ALA 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 T5 ALA find?
T5 ALA passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush connecting to lower arm; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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