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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

W5 PLNMOT history

W5 PLN is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

W5 PLN grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2023
Mileage
158,009 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 PLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 PLN was last recorded at 158,009 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 2,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
155,410 miles · 16 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,599 miles
Average per year
6,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,009 miles
  • 2021 – 155,410 miles
  • 2020 – 151,867 miles
  • 2018 – 148,750 miles
  • 2016 – 142,025 miles
  • 2015 – 132,499 miles
  • 2014 – 126,160 miles
  • 2013 – 114,548 miles
  • 2012 – 108,884 miles
  • 2011 – 98,984 miles
  • 2010 – 88,822 miles
  • 2009 – 78,911 miles
  • 2008 – 71,056 miles
  • 2007 – 68,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,009 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    158,009 miles
    Test number
    457081462722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail158,009 miles (+2,599)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,009 miles
    Test number
    905215980056
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass155,410 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,410 miles
    Test number
    661691599983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,867 miles (+3,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,867 miles
    Test number
    209591846826
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn inner edge Also perishing 235/45/17

  5. Pass148,750 miles (+2,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,750 miles
    Test number
    758042860240
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slight worn inner edge 235/45/17

  6. Pass146,326 miles (+4,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,326 miles
    Test number
    571433983425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Marked yellow ( Steel arm ) (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass142,025 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    142,025 miles
    Test number
    381604068028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,601 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,601 miles
    Test number
    784043433857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,499 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    132,499 miles
    Test number
    385723315094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    126,160 miles
    Test number
    647263914019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,159 miles (+11,611)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,159 miles
    Test number
    178683914461
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  12. Pass114,548 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    114,548 miles
    Test number
    389086613031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,884 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,884 miles
    Test number
    157117282462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail108,884 miles (+9,900)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,884 miles
    Test number
    835307382047
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass98,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,984 miles
    Test number
    259904221433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,984 miles (+10,162)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,984 miles
    Test number
    477174621175
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,822 miles (+9,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,822 miles
    Test number
    853382700178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,911 miles (+7,855)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,911 miles
    Test number
    323978319102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,056 miles (+2,591)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,056 miles
    Test number
    203750338106
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on wear bars
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wear on inner edge
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  20. Pass68,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,465 miles
    Test number
    882024487153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 PLN

Does W5 PLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 PLN expired on 15 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 PLN?
The MOT on W5 PLN expired on 15 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 PLN done?
W5 PLN was recorded at 158,009 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 6,160 miles a year.
Has W5 PLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 PLN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on W5 PLN 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 PLN find?
W5 PLN passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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