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BMW 520

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,990 cc

M353 FNRMOT history

M353 FNR is a red petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
87,818 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M353 FNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M353 FNR was last recorded at 87,818 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2015: 70,900 miles, lower than 74,962 miles on 4 Feb 2014.
  • 28 Jan 2019: 81,263 miles, lower than 83,001 miles on 26 Jan 2018.

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
87,783 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
1,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,818 miles
  • 2021 – 86,381 miles
  • 2020 – 83,265 miles
  • 2019 – 81,263 miles
  • 2018 – 83,001 miles
  • 2017 – 81,285 miles
  • 2016 – 79,167 miles
  • 2015 – 70,900 miles
  • 2014 – 74,962 miles
  • 2013 – 72,697 miles
  • 2012 – 70,866 miles
  • 2011 – 68,476 miles
  • 2010 – 66,583 miles
  • 2009 – 64,531 miles
  • 2008 – 62,207 miles
  • 2007 – 58,528 miles
  • 2006 – 56,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Coolant leak Radiator

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Propshaft 'Doughnut' Worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    690361375259
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    587998480592
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Worn Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Worn Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp Shaft 'Doughnut' Worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    468812928750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass87,818 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,818 miles
    Test number
    918864236966
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft 'Doughnut' Worn

  5. Fail87,783 miles (+1,402)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,783 miles
    Test number
    307418523458
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft 'Doughnut' Worn

  6. Pass86,381 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,381 miles
    Test number
    576262244369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail86,378 miles (+3,113)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,378 miles
    Test number
    646661919806
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sill Corroded but not within 30cm of suspension or seat belts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass83,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,265 miles
    Test number
    984048895113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail83,265 miles (+2,002)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,265 miles
    Test number
    511509522220
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass81,263 miles (-1,738)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,263 miles
    Test number
    353204945629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,001 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,001 miles
    Test number
    558925447252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,285 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,285 miles
    Test number
    699022334211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,167 miles
    Test number
    227567143155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,167 miles (+8,267)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,167 miles
    Test number
    566940807506
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass70,900 miles (-4,062)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    868063825013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,962 miles (+2,265)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,962 miles
    Test number
    238875234013
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded.

  17. Pass72,697 miles (+1,831)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,697 miles
    Test number
    459010033023
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded.

  18. Pass70,866 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    118384632424
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded.

  19. Fail70,866 miles (+2,390)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    348424232075
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded.

  20. Pass68,476 miles (+1,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    299948231081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass66,583 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,583 miles
    Test number
    193263530035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,531 miles (+2,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,531 miles
    Test number
    240147229014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass62,207 miles (+3,679)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,207 miles
    Test number
    351069528058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar linkage gaiter split
    • NotePlastic trims covering outer sills
    • NotePropshaft rubber coupling slightly perished

  24. Pass58,528 miles (+2,361)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,528 miles
    Test number
    444284527017
    • NoteRear cross member bushes slightly deteriated

  25. Pass56,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,167 miles
    Test number
    171865626468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M353 FNR

Does M353 FNR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M353 FNR expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M353 FNR?
The MOT on M353 FNR expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M353 FNR done?
M353 FNR was recorded at 87,818 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 1,964 miles a year.
Has M353 FNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M353 FNR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on M353 FNR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M353 FNR find?
M353 FNR passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, and 4 more.

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