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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S17 EHTMOT history

S17 EHT is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 131,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,416 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 EHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 EHT was last recorded at 131,416 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2023: 75,828 miles, lower than 105,020 miles on 29 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,397 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
7,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,416 miles
  • 2025 – 125,483 miles
  • 2024 – 119,858 miles
  • 2023 – 75,828 miles
  • 2022 – 105,020 miles
  • 2021 – 98,456 miles
  • 2020 – 91,789 miles
  • 2019 – 80,165 miles
  • 2018 – 70,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,416 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s ,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,416 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,416 miles
    Test number
    291805988714
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s ,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail131,397 miles (+5,914)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,397 miles
    Test number
    857113128679
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s ,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s ,o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s ,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,483 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,483 miles
    Test number
    249638973254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s ,o /s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s ,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s ,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail125,483 miles (+5,625)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,483 miles
    Test number
    628831302478
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s ,o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s ,o /s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s ,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s ,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,858 miles (+44,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,858 miles
    Test number
    538406413761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,828 miles
    Test number
    664668671592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail75,828 miles (-29,192)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,828 miles
    Test number
    862646897806
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass105,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,020 miles
    Test number
    188702392127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,020 miles (+6,564)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,020 miles
    Test number
    903427746367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass98,456 miles (+6,667)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,456 miles
    Test number
    223943617094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,789 miles (+11,624)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,789 miles
    Test number
    690037848610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,165 miles (+9,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,165 miles
    Test number
    740927919608
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass70,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,885 miles
    Test number
    343556527334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped

Questions about S17 EHT

Does S17 EHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 EHT is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 EHT?
The MOT on S17 EHT is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 EHT done?
S17 EHT was recorded at 131,416 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 7,061 miles a year.
Has S17 EHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 EHT has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 EHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S17 EHT find?
S17 EHT passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s ,o/s.

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