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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S16 RRWMOT history

S16 RRW is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

S16 RRW blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,783 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 RRW
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
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 RRW was last recorded at 98,783 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 2,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,325 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2,458 miles
Average per year
7,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,783 miles
  • 2025 – 89,805 miles
  • 2024 – 83,006 miles
  • 2023 – 75,525 miles
  • 2022 – 68,730 miles
  • 2021 – 64,422 miles
  • 2020 – 62,512 miles
  • 2019 – 54,408 miles
  • 2017 – 36,245 miles
  • 2016 – 27,328 miles
  • 2015 – 14,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,783 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,783 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,783 miles
    Test number
    187393083958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,325 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,325 miles
    Test number
    986983543586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,805 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,805 miles
    Test number
    756023891913
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail89,793 miles (+6,787)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,793 miles
    Test number
    194226900577
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass83,006 miles (+7,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,006 miles
    Test number
    269760421120
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass75,525 miles (+6,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    752071117504
    • AdvisoryOFF/SIDE FRONT JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING
  7. Pass68,730 miles (+4,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    441752985485
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass64,422 miles (+1,910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,422 miles
    Test number
    638187760723
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  9. Pass62,512 miles (+8,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,512 miles
    Test number
    750549774150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass54,408 miles (+18,163)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,408 miles
    Test number
    660563168485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,245 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,245 miles
    Test number
    606557431515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,946 miles (+8,618)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,946 miles
    Test number
    933380294025
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass27,328 miles (+8,155)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    27,328 miles
    Test number
    726508352404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,173 miles (+4,581)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    19,173 miles
    Test number
    291808838139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in the tread
  15. Pass14,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    14,592 miles
    Test number
    388677245046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 RRW

Does S16 RRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 RRW is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 RRW?
The MOT on S16 RRW is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 RRW done?
S16 RRW was recorded at 98,783 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 7,339 miles a year.
Has S16 RRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 RRW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 RRW 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 RRW find?
S16 RRW passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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