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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S17 EVOMOT history

S17 EVO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

S17 EVO grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
83,233 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 EVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 EVO was last recorded at 83,233 miles on 5 May 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,221 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,233 miles
  • 2025 – 77,576 miles
  • 2024 – 75,073 miles
  • 2023 – 71,005 miles
  • 2022 – 63,454 miles
  • 2021 – 58,285 miles
  • 2020 – 52,429 miles
  • 2019 – 46,448 miles
  • 2018 – 38,401 miles
  • 2017 – 35,482 miles
  • 2016 – 29,927 miles
  • 2015 – 23,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,233 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,233 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,233 miles
    Test number
    523737929302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,221 miles (+5,645)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,221 miles
    Test number
    568619181289
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass77,576 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,576 miles
    Test number
    522239338890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail77,571 miles (+2,498)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,571 miles
    Test number
    639406202826
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass75,073 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,073 miles
    Test number
    550835748508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,892 miles (+3,887)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    375209910372
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass71,005 miles (+7,551)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    456335661009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,454 miles (+5,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,454 miles
    Test number
    751847820530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass58,285 miles (+5,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,285 miles
    Test number
    276100154396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass52,429 miles (+5,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,429 miles
    Test number
    913987622861
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to trigger smoke tester
  11. Pass46,448 miles (+8,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,448 miles
    Test number
    381677762290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder (non- repairable)
  12. Pass38,401 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,401 miles
    Test number
    774446445177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,482 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,482 miles
    Test number
    804685674125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,927 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,927 miles
    Test number
    430694226288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,705 miles
    Test number
    255943175403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 EVO

Does S17 EVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 EVO is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 EVO?
The MOT on S17 EVO is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 EVO done?
S17 EVO was recorded at 83,233 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,477 miles a year.
Has S17 EVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 EVO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 EVO 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 EVO find?
S17 EVO passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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