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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S17 BYRMOT history

S17 BYR is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 132,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

S17 BYR grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,131 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 BYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 BYR was last recorded at 132,131 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 9,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,367 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,764 miles
Average per year
11,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,131 miles
  • 2025 – 122,367 miles
  • 2024 – 110,287 miles
  • 2023 – 107,652 miles
  • 2022 – 102,148 miles
  • 2021 – 95,073 miles
  • 2020 – 84,157 miles
  • 2019 – 72,105 miles
  • 2018 – 57,598 miles
  • 2017 – 40,454 miles
  • 2016 – 21,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,131 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Various plastic inspection covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,131 miles (+9,764)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,131 miles
    Test number
    890423407672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,367 miles (+12,080)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,367 miles
    Test number
    489040816714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,287 miles (+2,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,287 miles
    Test number
    141683699263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring components
  4. Pass107,652 miles (+5,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,652 miles
    Test number
    963098968264
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass102,148 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,148 miles
    Test number
    186088367203
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVarious plastic inspection covers fitted
  6. Fail102,139 miles (+7,066)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,139 miles
    Test number
    900127795286
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVarious plastic inspection covers fitted
  7. Pass95,073 miles (+10,916)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,073 miles
    Test number
    201235904745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,157 miles (+12,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,157 miles
    Test number
    466399854574
    • 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass72,105 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    72,105 miles
    Test number
    210529360741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,994 miles (+14,396)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,994 miles
    Test number
    166217734810
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cord exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass57,598 miles (+17,144)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,598 miles
    Test number
    938603921782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,454 miles (+19,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,454 miles
    Test number
    664977289242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measures 1.64mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass21,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    21,099 miles
    Test number
    464998005188
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers and Under Trays Fitted
  14. Fail21,099 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,099 miles
    Test number
    848946487518
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Questions about S17 BYR

Does S17 BYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 BYR is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 BYR?
The MOT on S17 BYR is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 BYR done?
S17 BYR was recorded at 132,131 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 11,379 miles a year.
Has S17 BYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 BYR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S17 BYR 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 BYR find?
S17 BYR passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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