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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S15 VSHMOT history

S15 VSH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 160,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,061 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 VSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 VSH was last recorded at 160,061 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 6,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,019 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,042 miles
Average per year
8,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,061 miles
  • 2025 – 154,019 miles
  • 2024 – 145,586 miles
  • 2023 – 138,083 miles
  • 2022 – 128,799 miles
  • 2021 – 118,898 miles
  • 2020 – 109,764 miles
  • 2019 – 98,960 miles
  • 2018 – 85,669 miles
  • 2017 – 80,095 miles
  • 2016 – 75,018 miles
  • 2015 – 66,848 miles
  • 2014 – 56,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,061 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,061 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,061 miles
    Test number
    751377294087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,019 miles (+8,433)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,019 miles
    Test number
    590915650444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,586 miles (+7,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,586 miles
    Test number
    672772045558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass138,083 miles (+9,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,083 miles
    Test number
    829842995136
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass128,799 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,799 miles
    Test number
    496482376968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail128,798 miles (+9,900)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,798 miles
    Test number
    682504971802
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass118,898 miles (+9,134)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,898 miles
    Test number
    514521255633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,764 miles (+10,804)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,764 miles
    Test number
    318103120452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,960 miles (+13,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,960 miles
    Test number
    960219583074
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass85,669 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,669 miles
    Test number
    643264044731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,095 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    281937618982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,018 miles (+8,170)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,018 miles
    Test number
    594651831664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,848 miles (+9,887)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,848 miles
    Test number
    317978245017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,961 miles
    Test number
    709969244082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 VSH

Does S15 VSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 VSH is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 VSH?
The MOT on S15 VSH is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 VSH done?
S15 VSH was recorded at 160,061 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 8,555 miles a year.
Has S15 VSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 VSH has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S15 VSH 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 VSH find?
S15 VSH passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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