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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

S12 FECMOT history

S12 FEC is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 67,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
67,015 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 FEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 FEC was last recorded at 67,015 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 3,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,590 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,425 miles
Average per year
5,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,015 miles
  • 2025 – 63,590 miles
  • 2024 – 60,381 miles
  • 2023 – 53,296 miles
  • 2022 – 45,849 miles
  • 2021 – 38,792 miles
  • 2020 – 32,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,015 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is uneven in tread on inner edge

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.

  • Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Camera.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,015 miles (+3,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    407949782927
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is uneven in tread on inner edge

  2. Pass63,590 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    135770087394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,381 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,381 miles
    Test number
    864203865040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,296 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,296 miles
    Test number
    349313584941
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Camera. (3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail53,295 miles (+7,446)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,295 miles
    Test number
    741382318102
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Camera. (3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass45,849 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,849 miles
    Test number
    842697589383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail45,848 miles (+7,056)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,848 miles
    Test number
    685297951976
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass38,792 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,792 miles
    Test number
    358482659888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,531 miles
    Test number
    929371030473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 FEC

Does S12 FEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 FEC is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 FEC?
The MOT on S12 FEC is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 FEC done?
S12 FEC was recorded at 67,015 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,764 miles a year.
Has S12 FEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 FEC has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 FEC 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 FEC find?
S12 FEC passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre is uneven in tread on inner edge.

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