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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S12 BWMMOT history

S12 BWM is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 122,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

S12 BWM grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,584 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 BWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 BWM was last recorded at 122,584 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 6,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,725 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,859 miles
Average per year
8,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,584 miles
  • 2025 – 115,725 miles
  • 2024 – 107,780 miles
  • 2023 – 100,213 miles
  • 2022 – 91,882 miles
  • 2021 – 83,541 miles
  • 2019 – 68,686 miles
  • 2018 – 64,394 miles
  • 2017 – 56,657 miles
  • 2016 – 47,696 miles
  • 2015 – 38,911 miles
  • 2014 – 29,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,584 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,584 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,584 miles
    Test number
    473568118089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,725 miles (+7,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,725 miles
    Test number
    487454987790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass107,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,780 miles
    Test number
    290890219156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail107,780 miles (+7,567)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,780 miles
    Test number
    241924287067
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass100,213 miles (+8,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,213 miles
    Test number
    377649929855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass91,882 miles (+8,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,882 miles
    Test number
    811614355143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass83,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,541 miles
    Test number
    803758957631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,541 miles (+14,855)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,541 miles
    Test number
    781991831335
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass68,686 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    125867744008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,394 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,394 miles
    Test number
    198083418837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,333 miles (+7,676)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,333 miles
    Test number
    824763816487
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass56,657 miles (+8,961)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,657 miles
    Test number
    278259759202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,696 miles (+8,785)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,696 miles
    Test number
    780590562994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,911 miles (+9,136)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,911 miles
    Test number
    633149278148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,775 miles
    Test number
    229391514356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 BWM

Does S12 BWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 BWM is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 BWM?
The MOT on S12 BWM is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 BWM done?
S12 BWM was recorded at 122,584 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 8,256 miles a year.
Has S12 BWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 BWM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 BWM 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 S12 BWM find?
S12 BWM passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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