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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S17 BNKMOT history

S17 BNK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 219,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

S17 BNK grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
219,215 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 BNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 BNK was last recorded at 219,215 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 9,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,503 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,712 miles
Average per year
11,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,215 miles
  • 2024 – 209,503 miles
  • 2023 – 195,423 miles
  • 2022 – 185,855 miles
  • 2021 – 166,579 miles
  • 2020 – 153,990 miles
  • 2019 – 144,666 miles
  • 2018 – 132,560 miles
  • 2017 – 114,229 miles
  • 2016 – 97,615 miles
  • 2015 – 87,645 miles
  • 2014 – 78,332 miles
  • 2013 – 69,370 miles
  • 2012 – 63,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front creaking noise from caliper when brake applied

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    219,215 miles
    Test number
    496031234633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail219,215 miles (+9,712)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,215 miles
    Test number
    380819252040
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass209,503 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    209,503 miles
    Test number
    799452632793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front creaking noise from caliper when brake applied
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail209,500 miles (+14,077)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,500 miles
    Test number
    894528035952
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front creaking noise from caliper when brake applied
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass195,423 miles (+9,568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    195,423 miles
    Test number
    823432095039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass185,855 miles (+19,276)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,855 miles
    Test number
    134903163066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,579 miles (+12,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,579 miles
    Test number
    853368591736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass153,990 miles (+9,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,990 miles
    Test number
    311408182642
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,666 miles (+12,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,666 miles
    Test number
    501638869248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass132,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,560 miles
    Test number
    396245082869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,555 miles (+18,326)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,555 miles
    Test number
    683856445843
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,229 miles (+10,628)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,229 miles
    Test number
    122561511222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,601 miles
    Test number
    634216171593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,601 miles (+5,986)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,601 miles
    Test number
    883694746227
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass97,615 miles (+9,970)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,615 miles
    Test number
    776998272759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,645 miles (+9,313)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,645 miles
    Test number
    765285575077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,332 miles (+8,962)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    756100394038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,370 miles (+5,403)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,370 miles
    Test number
    189125683476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,967 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,967 miles
    Test number
    337668432460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,740 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,740 miles
    Test number
    269859422201
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S17 BNK

Does S17 BNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 BNK is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S17 BNK?
The MOT on S17 BNK is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 BNK done?
S17 BNK was recorded at 219,215 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 11,747 miles a year.
Has S17 BNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 BNK has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S17 BNK 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 S17 BNK find?
S17 BNK passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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