
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass163,759 miles (+2,414)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 163,759 miles
- Test number
- 796762336467
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass144,830 miles (+39,944)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 144,830 miles
- Test number
- 417373163869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,886 miles (+10,321)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 104,886 miles
- Test number
- 778449874989
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass76,129 miles (+2,214)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 76,129 miles
- Test number
- 659178801203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,915 miles (+4,427)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 73,915 miles
- Test number
- 623340990156
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass69,488 miles (+4,185)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 69,488 miles
- Test number
- 910868999104
- NoteOffside handbrake effort low
Pass65,303 miles (+3,570)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 65,303 miles
- Test number
- 693520498158
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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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