BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
W5 WSBMOT history
W5 WSB is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 231,274 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 231,274 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 19,850 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 WSB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 25 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 WSB was last recorded at 231,274 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 228,443 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,831 miles
- Average per year
- 19,850 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 231,274 miles
- 2024 – 228,443 miles
- 2023 – 214,567 miles
- 2022 – 189,302 miles
- 2021 – 164,249 miles
- 2020 – 138,477 miles
- 2019 – 120,629 miles
- 2018 – 92,118 miles
- 2017 – 66,108 miles
- 2016 – 46,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
12 tests since 31 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass231,274 miles (+2,831)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 231,274 miles
- Test number
- 739041310008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,443 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 228,443 miles
- Test number
- 380341454521
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail228,438 miles (+13,871)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,438 miles
- Test number
- 582299178836
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass214,567 miles (+25,265)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 214,567 miles
- Test number
- 243765970847
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,302 miles (+25,053)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 189,302 miles
- Test number
- 793925531963
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,249 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 164,249 miles
- Test number
- 584470493017
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail164,242 miles (+25,765)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,242 miles
- Test number
- 498850114112
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass138,477 miles (+17,848)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 138,477 miles
- Test number
- 506601541637
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,629 miles (+28,511)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,629 miles
- Test number
- 447001898074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,118 miles (+26,010)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 92,118 miles
- Test number
- 614439075775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,108 miles (+19,343)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 66,108 miles
- Test number
- 466866408138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 46,765 miles
- Test number
- 139067208459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 WSB
- Does W5 WSB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 WSB is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on W5 WSB?
- The MOT on W5 WSB is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 WSB done?
- W5 WSB was recorded at 231,274 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 19,850 miles a year.
- Has W5 WSB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 WSB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on W5 WSB 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 WSB find?
- W5 WSB passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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