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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,991 cc

WHR 888MOT history

WHR 888 is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 254,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2022.

WHR 888 silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2023
Mileage
254,027 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WHR 888
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

WHR 888 was last recorded at 254,027 miles on 11 Feb 2022, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2015: 22,250 miles, lower than 222,459 miles on 30 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
253,661 miles · 19 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
7,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 254,027 miles
  • 2020 – 253,661 miles
  • 2019 – 252,353 miles
  • 2018 – 246,033 miles
  • 2017 – 240,703 miles
  • 2016 – 233,220 miles
  • 2015 – 22,250 miles
  • 2014 – 212,893 miles
  • 2013 – 204,519 miles
  • 2012 – 198,388 miles
  • 2011 – 182,824 miles
  • 2010 – 173,304 miles
  • 2009 – 162,685 miles
  • 2008 – 153,581 miles
  • 2006 – 139,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,027 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front jacking point corroded but not within 30cm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,027 miles (+366)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    254,027 miles
    Test number
    413058657665
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass253,661 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    253,661 miles
    Test number
    237576996400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass252,353 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    252,353 miles
    Test number
    224401595664
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded but not within 30cm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake efficiency poor
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  4. Fail252,353 miles (+6,320)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,353 miles
    Test number
    286391275845
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded but not within 30cm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake efficiency poor
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  5. Pass246,033 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    246,033 miles
    Test number
    630092730620
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point corroded not within 30cm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail246,023 miles (+5,320)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,023 miles
    Test number
    616023244567
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point corroded not within 30cm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass240,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    240,703 miles
    Test number
    287268470985
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail240,703 miles (+7,483)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,703 miles
    Test number
    704811491469
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass233,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    233,220 miles
    Test number
    454461423500
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake poor

  10. Fail233,220 miles (+210,970)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,220 miles
    Test number
    942724891897
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake poor

  11. Pass22,250 miles (-200,209)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    22,250 miles
    Test number
    212755327378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail222,459 miles (+9,566)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,459 miles
    Test number
    621818962935
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass212,893 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    212,893 miles
    Test number
    746174434204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail212,893 miles (+8,374)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,893 miles
    Test number
    225653224261
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass204,519 miles (+6,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    204,519 miles
    Test number
    338311623431
    • 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)

  16. Pass198,388 miles (+15,564)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    198,388 miles
    Test number
    127858442234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass182,824 miles (+9,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    182,824 miles
    Test number
    159580491417
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass173,304 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    173,304 miles
    Test number
    784768020082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail173,274 miles (+10,589)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,274 miles
    Test number
    612285920012
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass162,685 miles (+5)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    162,685 miles
    Test number
    171567419067
    • NoteCatalytic converter is very weak.
    • NoteBoth front tyre tread depths 2mm and cracking
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOff side rear tyre tred depth on the legal limit (1.6mm)and cracked
    • NoteSlight play in both steering track rods

  21. Fail162,680 miles (+9,099)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,680 miles
    Test number
    901036919020
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyre tread depths 2mm and cracking
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteOff side rear tyre tred depth on the legal limit (1.6mm)and cracked
    • NoteSlight play in both steering track rods

  22. Fail153,581 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,581 miles
    Test number
    302842828074
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses perrished

  23. Pass153,581 miles (+13,810)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    153,581 miles
    Test number
    851712728041
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses perrished

  24. Pass139,771 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    139,771 miles
    Test number
    690326516255
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to get low
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about WHR 888

What vehicle is registration WHR 888 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WHR 888 on a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WHR 888 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WHR 888 expired on 10 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WHR 888?
The MOT on WHR 888 expired on 10 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WHR 888 done?
WHR 888 was recorded at 254,027 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2022, an average of 7,360 miles a year.
Has WHR 888 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WHR 888 has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on WHR 888 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on WHR 888 find?
WHR 888 passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2022 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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