BMW 520 M5DXU has 17 MOTs

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This 2011 BMW 520 has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 119,379 miles 2 months ago on Thursday 19th February 2026 at 11:36.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 19th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

M5DXU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 2027119,379 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Undertray Fitted
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 202519TH FEBRUARY 2026108,329 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking On Inner Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED15TH APRIL 202414TH APRIL 2025106,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED12TH APRIL 2024106,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED12TH APRIL 202311TH APRIL 2024100,630 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED12TH APRIL 202211TH APRIL 202396,120 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH APRIL 202296,120 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH MARCH 202117TH MARCH 202293,535 MI
FAILED16TH MARCH 202193,533 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED9TH MARCH 20208TH MARCH 202187,540 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST MARCH 201929TH FEBRUARY 202080,279 MI
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 201828TH FEBRUARY 201970,906 MI
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 201870,714 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201728TH FEBRUARY 201862,995 MI
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 201762,973 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 201628TH FEBRUARY 201753,360 MI
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20145TH NOVEMBER 201544,089 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M5DXU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

M5DXU MOT Comments

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M5DXU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 119,379 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,959 miles

M5DXU FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration M5DXU was manufactured on Thursday 1st September 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 119,379 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,959 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M5DXU has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 12 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 3 Major, 3 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does M5DXU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 M5DXU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M5DXU Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 M5DXU does have Tax. Read more

When does M5DXU Tax expire?

The current Tax for M5DXU will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does M5DXU MOT expire?

The current MOT for M5DXU will expire in 10 months on Friday 19th February 2027. Read more

When did M5DXU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M5DXU was on Thursday 19th February 2026 at 11:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M5DXU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for M5DXU we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M5DXU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for M5DXU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M5DXU?

M5DXU is registered as a 2011 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has M5DXU done?

The odometer reading for M5DXU at the last MOT in February 2026 was 119,379 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,959 miles per year. Read more

How old is M5DXU?

The vehicle M5DXU was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st September 2011. Read more

What colour is M5DXU?

The official colour of M5DXU is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does M5DXU have?

M5DXU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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