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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S15 BXBMOT history

S15 BXB is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 207,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

S15 BXB grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
207,198 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 BXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 BXB was last recorded at 207,198 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 5,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
202,086 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,112 miles
Average per year
10,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,198 miles
  • 2024 – 202,086 miles
  • 2023 – 194,958 miles
  • 2022 – 186,426 miles
  • 2021 – 176,653 miles
  • 2020 – 169,886 miles
  • 2019 – 167,782 miles
  • 2018 – 164,566 miles
  • 2017 – 161,395 miles
  • 2016 – 145,989 miles
  • 2015 – 132,638 miles
  • 2014 – 115,737 miles
  • 2013 – 99,122 miles
  • 2012 – 83,253 miles
  • 2011 – 66,801 miles
  • 2010 – 49,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,198 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,198 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    207,198 miles
    Test number
    302335334103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,086 miles (+7,128)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    202,086 miles
    Test number
    300395411990
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
  3. Pass194,958 miles (+8,532)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    194,958 miles
    Test number
    984499827655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass186,426 miles (+9,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    186,426 miles
    Test number
    189266005667
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass176,653 miles (+6,767)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    176,653 miles
    Test number
    732974299918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,886 miles (+2,104)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    169,886 miles
    Test number
    954986898408
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass167,782 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,782 miles
    Test number
    831109498957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,566 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    164,566 miles
    Test number
    829522135339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,395 miles (+15,406)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    161,395 miles
    Test number
    947774982960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,989 miles (+13,351)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    145,989 miles
    Test number
    369408957935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,638 miles
    Test number
    258846664960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,638 miles (+16,901)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,638 miles
    Test number
    901344649273
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass115,737 miles (+16,615)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,737 miles
    Test number
    396918424378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,122 miles (+15,869)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,122 miles
    Test number
    785729923363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,253 miles (+16,452)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,253 miles
    Test number
    747881732313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,801 miles (+17,240)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,801 miles
    Test number
    195658421355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    934263230334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 BXB

Does S15 BXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 BXB is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S15 BXB?
The MOT on S15 BXB is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 BXB done?
S15 BXB was recorded at 207,198 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 10,472 miles a year.
Has S15 BXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 BXB has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on S15 BXB 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 BXB find?
S15 BXB passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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