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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S10 EPWMOT history

S10 EPW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 206,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
206,783 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 EPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 EPW was last recorded at 206,783 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,783 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,783 miles
  • 2025 – 198,745 miles
  • 2024 – 185,406 miles
  • 2022 – 177,619 miles
  • 2021 – 168,687 miles
  • 2020 – 163,488 miles
  • 2019 – 160,692 miles
  • 2018 – 155,690 miles
  • 2017 – 148,852 miles
  • 2016 – 141,526 miles
  • 2015 – 133,129 miles
  • 2014 – 123,571 miles
  • 2013 – 103,206 miles
  • 2012 – 87,493 miles
  • 2011 – 69,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,783 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    206,783 miles
    Test number
    166859882285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail206,783 miles (+8,038)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,783 miles
    Test number
    653906427211
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass198,745 miles (+12)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    198,745 miles
    Test number
    474266120671
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop and dust cover (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop and dust cover (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail198,733 miles (+13,327)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,733 miles
    Test number
    219331584622
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop and dust cover (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop and dust cover (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass185,406 miles (+4)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    185,406 miles
    Test number
    826705979517
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing on windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail185,402 miles (+7,783)3 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,402 miles
    Test number
    829286578618
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing on windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass177,619 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,619 miles
    Test number
    190719350267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear screen washer inoperative

  8. Fail177,616 miles (+8,929)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,616 miles
    Test number
    145553816873
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear screen washer inoperative

  9. Pass168,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,687 miles
    Test number
    839793736865
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail168,687 miles (+5,199)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,687 miles
    Test number
    442560704303
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL light illuminated indicating fault (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass163,488 miles (+2,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,488 miles
    Test number
    940139797476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance low

  12. Pass160,692 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,692 miles
    Test number
    143165050030
    • AdvisoryAlternator drive belt perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail160,641 miles (+4,951)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,641 miles
    Test number
    227496248404
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Suspected injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAlternator drive belt perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass155,690 miles (+6,838)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    155,690 miles
    Test number
    790478839425
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rearmost suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass148,852 miles (+7,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,852 miles
    Test number
    239613845285
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass141,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    141,526 miles
    Test number
    361667120457
    • AdvisoryEml on

  17. Fail141,526 miles (+8,397)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,526 miles
    Test number
    295893313566
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 r17 98y (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  18. Pass133,129 miles (+9,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,129 miles
    Test number
    540339964377
    • AdvisoryEml on.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray

  19. Pass123,571 miles (+20,365)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    123,571 miles
    Test number
    905320704370
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass103,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,206 miles
    Test number
    369324443125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail103,206 miles (+15,713)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,206 miles
    Test number
    477394543118
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass87,493 miles (+18,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,493 miles
    Test number
    629291852109
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass69,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,295 miles
    Test number
    698759931184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S10 EPW

Does S10 EPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 EPW is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 EPW?
The MOT on S10 EPW is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 EPW done?
S10 EPW was recorded at 206,783 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 9,196 miles a year.
Has S10 EPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 EPW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S10 EPW 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 S10 EPW find?
S10 EPW passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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