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BMW 520

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,991 cc

S111 MNJMOT history

S111 MNJ is a silver petrol BMW 520 first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

S111 MNJ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,759 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S111 MNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S111 MNJ was last recorded at 163,759 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 2,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
161,345 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,414 miles
Average per year
5,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,759 miles
  • 2024 – 161,345 miles
  • 2023 – 157,791 miles
  • 2019 – 156,909 miles
  • 2018 – 154,302 miles
  • 2017 – 150,083 miles
  • 2016 – 144,830 miles
  • 2015 – 104,886 miles
  • 2014 – 94,565 miles
  • 2013 – 87,495 miles
  • 2012 – 79,327 miles
  • 2011 – 76,129 miles
  • 2010 – 73,915 miles
  • 2009 – 69,488 miles
  • 2008 – 65,303 miles
  • 2007 – 61,733 miles
  • 2006 – 57,870 miles
  • 2005 – 52,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,759 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,759 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,759 miles
    Test number
    796762336467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,345 miles (+3,554)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    161,345 miles
    Test number
    128604271463
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass157,791 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,791 miles
    Test number
    904940086064
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail157,791 miles (+882)4 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,791 miles
    Test number
    768168983361
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass156,909 miles (+2,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,909 miles
    Test number
    639547645094
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass154,302 miles (+4,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    154,302 miles
    Test number
    367584126497
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass150,083 miles (+5,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    150,083 miles
    Test number
    455878777525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass144,830 miles (+39,944)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    144,830 miles
    Test number
    417373163869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,886 miles (+10,321)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,886 miles
    Test number
    778449874989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,565 miles (+7,070)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,565 miles
    Test number
    179813024261
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass87,495 miles (+8,168)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,495 miles
    Test number
    257933533273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass79,327 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    686953932269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass76,129 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,129 miles
    Test number
    659178801203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,915 miles (+4,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    623340990156
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  15. Pass69,488 miles (+4,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,488 miles
    Test number
    910868999104
    • NoteOffside handbrake effort low
  16. Pass65,303 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,303 miles
    Test number
    693520498158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,733 miles (+3,863)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,733 miles
    Test number
    341781107264
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside outer washer jet not directed at screen
  18. Pass57,870 miles (+5,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,870 miles
    Test number
    731775606264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass52,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    52,860 miles
    Test number
    420103305220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S111 MNJ

Does S111 MNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S111 MNJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S111 MNJ?
The MOT on S111 MNJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S111 MNJ done?
S111 MNJ was recorded at 163,759 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,434 miles a year.
Has S111 MNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S111 MNJ has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S111 MNJ 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 S111 MNJ find?
S111 MNJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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