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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S16 NGCMOT history

S16 NGC is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 213,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S16 NGC blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
213,879 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 NGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 NGC was last recorded at 213,879 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 12,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2016: 93,393 miles, lower than 108,226 miles on 28 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
201,494 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,385 miles
Average per year
10,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,879 miles
  • 2025 – 201,494 miles
  • 2024 – 183,730 miles
  • 2023 – 178,283 miles
  • 2022 – 167,089 miles
  • 2021 – 159,879 miles
  • 2019 – 150,283 miles
  • 2018 – 134,973 miles
  • 2017 – 122,384 miles
  • 2016 – 93,393 miles
  • 2015 – 91,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,879 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper fouling off piller
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,879 miles (+12,385)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    213,879 miles
    Test number
    715737923406
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper fouling off piller
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass201,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    201,494 miles
    Test number
    882530515841
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail201,494 miles (+17,764)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,494 miles
    Test number
    248448497192
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass183,730 miles (+5,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    183,730 miles
    Test number
    480271068817
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass178,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    178,283 miles
    Test number
    689700739681
    • AdvisorySmoke emissions too low for test equipment

  6. Fail178,282 miles (+11,193)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,282 miles
    Test number
    544337932925
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmoke emissions too low for test equipment

  7. Pass167,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,089 miles
    Test number
    166341003688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail167,089 miles (+7,210)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,089 miles
    Test number
    944377145705
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass159,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    159,879 miles
    Test number
    248057815004
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen on nearside not in drivers line of vision but likely to grow : - recommend new windscreen.

  10. Fail159,879 miles (+9,596)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,879 miles
    Test number
    511003326591
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen on nearside not in drivers line of vision but likely to grow : - recommend new windscreen.

  11. Pass150,283 miles (+15,310)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,283 miles
    Test number
    243671802021
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside, inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff, mounting bushes are perished and split slightly
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sill,engine undertray and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

  12. Pass134,973 miles (+12,589)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,973 miles
    Test number
    426606166582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass122,384 miles (+28,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,384 miles
    Test number
    348538253481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOs ns outer sill covers fittedobscuring inspection

  14. Pass93,393 miles (-14,833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    384225961369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn 3.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted/undercovers fitted

  15. Fail108,226 miles (+17,004)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,226 miles
    Test number
    327959913347
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn 3.5 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted/undercovers fitted

  16. Pass91,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,222 miles
    Test number
    498944385183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 NGC

Does S16 NGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 NGC is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 NGC?
The MOT on S16 NGC is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 NGC done?
S16 NGC was recorded at 213,879 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 10,866 miles a year.
Has S16 NGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 NGC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 NGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S16 NGC find?
S16 NGC passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to undertrays; front service brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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