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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S14 TWNMOT history

S14 TWN is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 170,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

S14 TWN silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
170,999 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 TWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 TWN was last recorded at 170,999 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,402 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
597 miles
Average per year
12,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,999 miles
  • 2025 – 152,235 miles
  • 2024 – 140,748 miles
  • 2023 – 127,157 miles
  • 2022 – 113,577 miles
  • 2021 – 104,634 miles
  • 2020 – 100,104 miles
  • 2019 – 86,829 miles
  • 2018 – 81,031 miles
  • 2017 – 67,439 miles
  • 2016 – 52,577 miles
  • 2015 – 41,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,999 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,999 miles (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    170,999 miles
    Test number
    113130431823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,402 miles (+18,167)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,402 miles
    Test number
    678494667616
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,235 miles (+11,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,235 miles
    Test number
    911418885089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,748 miles (+13,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,748 miles
    Test number
    691772027669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,157 miles (+13,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,157 miles
    Test number
    831618353594
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass113,577 miles (+8,943)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,577 miles
    Test number
    407168126739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,634 miles
    Test number
    686837151360
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  8. Fail104,634 miles (+4,530)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,634 miles
    Test number
    369154437345
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  9. Pass100,104 miles (+13,275)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,104 miles
    Test number
    540543038642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass86,829 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,829 miles
    Test number
    137438166074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,031 miles (+13,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,031 miles
    Test number
    564185974076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass67,439 miles (+14,862)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,439 miles
    Test number
    414007424457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,577 miles
    Test number
    486284550091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,577 miles (+11,531)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,577 miles
    Test number
    838001672951
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass41,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,046 miles
    Test number
    218754095160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 TWN

Does S14 TWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 TWN is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 TWN?
The MOT on S14 TWN is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 TWN done?
S14 TWN was recorded at 170,999 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 12,115 miles a year.
Has S14 TWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 TWN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S14 TWN 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 S14 TWN find?
S14 TWN passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back.

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