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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S15 AFOMOT history

S15 AFO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 160,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
160,715 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 AFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 AFO was last recorded at 160,715 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 7,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,582 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,133 miles
Average per year
15,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,715 miles
  • 2025 – 153,582 miles
  • 2024 – 136,745 miles
  • 2023 – 115,039 miles
  • 2022 – 98,143 miles
  • 2021 – 75,643 miles
  • 2019 – 48,021 miles
  • 2018 – 35,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,715 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,715 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    160,715 miles
    Test number
    279407640146
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail160,715 miles (+7,133)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,715 miles
    Test number
    887568956307
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass153,582 miles (+16,837)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,582 miles
    Test number
    205625431648
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass136,745 miles (+21,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,745 miles
    Test number
    409299927434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass115,039 miles (+16,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    847341048919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass98,143 miles (+22,500)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,143 miles
    Test number
    849363642957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,643 miles (+27,622)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,643 miles
    Test number
    564349258398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,021 miles (+12,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,021 miles
    Test number
    245164364133
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass35,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,066 miles
    Test number
    113761575556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,066 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,066 miles
    Test number
    345163313887
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Questions about S15 AFO

Does S15 AFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 AFO is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 AFO?
The MOT on S15 AFO is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 AFO done?
S15 AFO was recorded at 160,715 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 15,875 miles a year.
Has S15 AFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 AFO has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S15 AFO 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 S15 AFO find?
S15 AFO passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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