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Bmw 520 MB03JHB — MOT history, mileage and tax

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GB MB03JHB

2011 Bmw 520

Generated 8 Sep 2026, 08:49
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Source DVLA · DVSA
Year
2011
Fuel
Diesel
Colour
Blue
Engine
1995cc
CO2
139 g/km
Euro status

1 Vehicle identity

Registration
MB03JHB
Make
Bmw
Model
520
Year
2011
First registered
10 Feb 2011
Fuel
Diesel
Engine
1995cc
Colour
Blue
CO2
139 g/km
Euro status
Marked for export
No
Wheel plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type approval
M1
V5C issued
21 Feb 2026
Vehicle age
15 yr 7 mo
Registration area
Manchester

CO2 band: E — 139 g/km

A 0–100 g/km
£20/yr
B 101–110 g/km
£20/yr
C 111–120 g/km
£35/yr
D 121–130 g/km
£170/yr
E 131–140 g/km
£200/yr
F 141–150 g/km
£225/yr
G 151–165 g/km
£275/yr
H 166–175 g/km
£325/yr
I 176–185 g/km
£360/yr
J 186–200 g/km
£410/yr
K 201–225 g/km
£445/yr
L 226–255 g/km
£760/yr
M Over 255 g/km
£790/yr

Rates for cars first registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, single 12-month payment, correct as at April 2026. Check the current figures on GOV.UK.

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
Untaxed (as at 8 Sep 2026)
Tax due
9 Mar 2026
Annual road tax
£200/yr (Band E)
MOT status
Valid (as at 8 Sep 2026)
MOT expiry
22 May 2027
ULEZ / Clean Air Zone
Compliance not verified
Outstanding recall
Yes — verify with manufacturer
First used date
10 Feb 2011
Manufacture date
10 Feb 2011

3 MOT history

Tests passed14 of 19
Tests failed5
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year6,342 mi
Pass rate74%
First mileage12,862 mi (as at 22 Jan 2014)
Last mileage91,066 mi (as at 23 May 2026)
Years on record12.3 yr
Colour at last MOTBlue

Test history

Pass 23 May 2026 91,066 mi Expiry 22 May 2027

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 16 Feb 2026 91,059 mi Expiry 15 Feb 2027
  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Tow bar wiring plug damaged but works fine Advisory
Fail 4 Oct 2025 91,057 mi
  • Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre Advisory
Fail 19 Aug 2025 91,002 mi
  • Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • ALL SUSPENSION STEERING COMPAONENTS CORRODED & BUSHES WORN Advisory
Fail 29 Jul 2025 90,853 mi
  • Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a)) Fixed during test
  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Failed
Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,711 mi Expiry 14 Aug 2025
  • under trays fitted front 2 back Advisory
  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Pass 9 May 2023 81,467 mi Expiry 18 May 2024
  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Nail in tyre Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i)) Minor
Pass 19 May 2022 75,737 mi Expiry 18 May 2023

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 12 Feb 2022 74,195 mi Expiry 22 Feb 2023
  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Advisory
Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,608 mi Expiry 22 Feb 2022
  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder Advisory
Pass 29 Apr 2020 62,859 mi Expiry 28 Apr 2021

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,234 mi Expiry 10 Feb 2020

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 56,234 mi
  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Pass 25 Jan 2018 47,698 mi Expiry 10 Feb 2019

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 41,110 mi Expiry 10 Feb 2018

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 30,692 mi Expiry 10 Feb 2017

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,826 mi Expiry 10 Feb 2016
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory
Fail 26 Jan 2015 19,826 mi
  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Failed
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory
Pass 22 Jan 2014 12,862 mi Expiry 10 Feb 2015

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

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