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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S16 NHYMOT history

S16 NHY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 190,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

S16 NHY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
190,347 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 NHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 NHY was last recorded at 190,347 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 9,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,520 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,827 miles
Average per year
9,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,347 miles
  • 2025 – 180,520 miles
  • 2023 – 169,161 miles
  • 2022 – 158,566 miles
  • 2021 – 149,970 miles
  • 2020 – 138,152 miles
  • 2019 – 126,648 miles
  • 2018 – 122,441 miles
  • 2017 – 116,900 miles
  • 2016 – 112,426 miles
  • 2015 – 99,966 miles
  • 2014 – 76,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,347 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.

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,347 miles (+9,827)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    190,347 miles
    Test number
    827883997155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,520 miles (+11,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,520 miles
    Test number
    875008598266
    • 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))
  3. Pass169,161 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,161 miles
    Test number
    496674312367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail169,160 miles (+10,594)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,160 miles
    Test number
    750448261481
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  5. Pass158,566 miles (+8,596)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,566 miles
    Test number
    572549911513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,970 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    149,970 miles
    Test number
    927391468524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail149,969 miles (+11,817)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,969 miles
    Test number
    136363532648
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass138,152 miles (+11,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,152 miles
    Test number
    411224219307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass126,648 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,648 miles
    Test number
    570972217725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,441 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,441 miles
    Test number
    974628614450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,900 miles
    Test number
    933752418376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    624828740735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,426 miles (+12,460)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,426 miles
    Test number
    871975356799
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass99,966 miles (+23,632)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,966 miles
    Test number
    838804335040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass76,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,334 miles
    Test number
    419527234005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 NHY

Does S16 NHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 NHY is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 NHY?
The MOT on S16 NHY is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 NHY done?
S16 NHY was recorded at 190,347 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 9,503 miles a year.
Has S16 NHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 NHY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S16 NHY 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 S16 NHY find?
S16 NHY passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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