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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

W5 SAEMOT history

W5 SAE is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 147,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

W5 SAE silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,141 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 SAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 SAE was last recorded at 147,141 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 12,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,412 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,729 miles
Average per year
12,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,141 miles
  • 2024 – 134,412 miles
  • 2023 – 114,365 miles
  • 2022 – 103,014 miles
  • 2021 – 90,102 miles
  • 2020 – 74,886 miles
  • 2019 – 59,041 miles
  • 2018 – 39,532 miles
  • 2017 – 34,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,141 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,141 miles
    Test number
    309737925016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,139 miles (+12,727)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,139 miles
    Test number
    577412883197
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass134,412 miles (+20,047)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,412 miles
    Test number
    491366667837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,365 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,365 miles
    Test number
    250719844666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped about to trigger pad sensor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin about to trigger wear sensor due to lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2554018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2554018 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail114,365 miles (+11,351)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,365 miles
    Test number
    615132787905
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump is working/filter/nozzles blocked (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped about to trigger pad sensor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin about to trigger wear sensor due to lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2554018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2554018 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass103,014 miles (+12,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,014 miles
    Test number
    570536995500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,102 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,102 miles
    Test number
    531469759146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,749 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    543700492453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,886 miles
    Test number
    385657261810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail74,886 miles (+15,845)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,886 miles
    Test number
    100484987535
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass59,041 miles (+19,509)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,041 miles
    Test number
    133458663984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,532 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,532 miles
    Test number
    208354914831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,254 miles
    Test number
    816279526408
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge ,tread depth getting low in middle of tyre

Questions about W5 SAE

Does W5 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 SAE is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 SAE?
The MOT on W5 SAE is valid until 11 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 SAE done?
W5 SAE was recorded at 147,141 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 12,942 miles a year.
Has W5 SAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 SAE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 SAE 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 SAE find?
W5 SAE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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