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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T5 DWSMOT history

T5 DWS is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
101,576 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DWS
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
8 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DWS was last recorded at 101,576 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 10,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2018: 59,674 miles, lower than 65,092 miles on 20 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,227 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,349 miles
Average per year
5,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,576 miles
  • 2025 – 91,227 miles
  • 2024 – 79,850 miles
  • 2023 – 78,416 miles
  • 2022 – 74,622 miles
  • 2021 – 70,511 miles
  • 2020 – 66,596 miles
  • 2019 – 63,812 miles
  • 2018 – 59,674 miles
  • 2017 – 65,092 miles
  • 2016 – 51,806 miles
  • 2015 – 45,333 miles
  • 2014 – 40,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,576 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,576 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    101,576 miles
    Test number
    543654462498
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail101,576 miles (+10,349)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,576 miles
    Test number
    565515017335
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring link centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,227 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,227 miles
    Test number
    583169401504
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail91,191 miles (+11,341)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,191 miles
    Test number
    737063561512
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass79,850 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,850 miles
    Test number
    679974973331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,416 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,416 miles
    Test number
    664505231060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,622 miles (+4,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,622 miles
    Test number
    347509649548
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass70,511 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    227624360947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,596 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,596 miles
    Test number
    908292009777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,812 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    912715198331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,674 miles (-5,418)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,674 miles
    Test number
    589798748843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,092 miles (+13,286)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,092 miles
    Test number
    414927538447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,806 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,806 miles
    Test number
    796839595939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,333 miles (+5,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    814582813550
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass40,033 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,033 miles
    Test number
    935365394278
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail40,033 miles (+3,311)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,033 miles
    Test number
    118495994206
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass36,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,722 miles
    Test number
    216493374010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 DWS

Does T5 DWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DWS is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 DWS?
The MOT on T5 DWS is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 DWS done?
T5 DWS was recorded at 101,576 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
Has T5 DWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DWS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 DWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 DWS find?
T5 DWS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link centre bush, and 4 more.

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