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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T5 GVBMOT history

T5 GVB is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 155,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
155,799 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GVB was last recorded at 155,799 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 9,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,611 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,188 miles
Average per year
11,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,799 miles
  • 2025 – 146,611 miles
  • 2024 – 133,054 miles
  • 2023 – 119,521 miles
  • 2022 – 103,433 miles
  • 2021 – 85,087 miles
  • 2020 – 70,823 miles
  • 2019 – 63,367 miles
  • 2018 – 50,913 miles
  • 2017 – 47,774 miles
  • 2016 – 38,840 miles
  • 2015 – 28,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,799 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,799 miles (+9,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    155,799 miles
    Test number
    702652906951
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass146,611 miles (+13,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    146,611 miles
    Test number
    187392940395
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  3. Pass133,054 miles (+13,533)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,054 miles
    Test number
    690774093227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,521 miles (+16,088)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,521 miles
    Test number
    716569541879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,433 miles (+18,346)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,433 miles
    Test number
    959554140237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,087 miles (+14,264)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,087 miles
    Test number
    219574757726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,823 miles (+7,456)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    913292909639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,367 miles (+12,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,367 miles
    Test number
    616740191962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBrake pad waring indicator is on ( however brake pads are clearly ok with plenty of material left )
  9. Pass50,913 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,913 miles
    Test number
    243805402460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,774 miles (+8,934)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,774 miles
    Test number
    674822710340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,840 miles
    Test number
    724324311559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,840 miles (+10,321)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,840 miles
    Test number
    840298113758
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass28,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,519 miles
    Test number
    345734065142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 GVB

Does T5 GVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GVB is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 GVB?
The MOT on T5 GVB is valid until 6 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 GVB done?
T5 GVB was recorded at 155,799 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 11,414 miles a year.
Has T5 GVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GVB has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on T5 GVB 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 GVB find?
T5 GVB passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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