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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S16 PFBMOT history

S16 PFB is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 175,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
175,217 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 PFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 PFB was last recorded at 175,217 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,191 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
12,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,217 miles
  • 2025 – 161,954 miles
  • 2024 – 153,318 miles
  • 2023 – 146,147 miles
  • 2022 – 142,075 miles
  • 2021 – 137,809 miles
  • 2019 – 128,770 miles
  • 2018 – 103,721 miles
  • 2017 – 76,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,217 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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,217 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    175,217 miles
    Test number
    664439374149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail175,191 miles (+13,237)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,191 miles
    Test number
    940508481115
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass161,954 miles (+8,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    161,954 miles
    Test number
    932334621726
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass153,318 miles (+7,171)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    153,318 miles
    Test number
    201688140840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,147 miles (+4,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    146,147 miles
    Test number
    442630614077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass142,075 miles (+4,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,075 miles
    Test number
    496664732928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass137,809 miles (+9,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,809 miles
    Test number
    852111187213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/45/18
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass128,770 miles (+25,049)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,770 miles
    Test number
    605818460651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,721 miles (+27,661)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,721 miles
    Test number
    757629046550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,060 miles
    Test number
    435919716892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 PFB

Does S16 PFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 PFB is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 PFB?
The MOT on S16 PFB is valid until 24 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 PFB done?
S16 PFB was recorded at 175,217 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 12,040 miles a year.
Has S16 PFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 PFB has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 PFB 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 PFB find?
S16 PFB passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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