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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

W5 HCPMOT history

W5 HCP is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 184,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

W5 HCP white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
184,737 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 HCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 HCP was last recorded at 184,737 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 6,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
178,480 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,257 miles
Average per year
7,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,737 miles
  • 2024 – 178,480 miles
  • 2023 – 172,503 miles
  • 2022 – 165,686 miles
  • 2021 – 158,208 miles
  • 2020 – 151,145 miles
  • 2019 – 143,547 miles
  • 2018 – 133,940 miles
  • 2017 – 125,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,737 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    184,737 miles
    Test number
    539276463890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail184,733 miles (+6,253)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,733 miles
    Test number
    266250043598
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass178,480 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    178,480 miles
    Test number
    752479365387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,503 miles (+6,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,503 miles
    Test number
    889919474328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass165,686 miles (+7,478)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,686 miles
    Test number
    764676902054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,208 miles (+7,063)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,208 miles
    Test number
    656323716665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,145 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,145 miles
    Test number
    901699257646
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail151,145 miles (+7,598)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,145 miles
    Test number
    818083357302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,547 miles (+9,607)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,547 miles
    Test number
    556300381861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,940 miles (+8,369)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,940 miles
    Test number
    707368503351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,571 miles
    Test number
    842594206929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about W5 HCP

Does W5 HCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 HCP is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 HCP?
The MOT on W5 HCP is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 HCP done?
W5 HCP was recorded at 184,737 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 7,298 miles a year.
Has W5 HCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 HCP has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 HCP 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 W5 HCP find?
W5 HCP passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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