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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S17 HYBMOT history

S17 HYB is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 153,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

S17 HYB black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
153,055 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 HYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 HYB was last recorded at 153,055 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 7,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,180 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,875 miles
Average per year
8,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,055 miles
  • 2025 – 145,180 miles
  • 2023 – 137,846 miles
  • 2022 – 127,649 miles
  • 2021 – 118,903 miles
  • 2020 – 113,702 miles
  • 2019 – 102,252 miles
  • 2018 – 94,709 miles
  • 2017 – 86,994 miles
  • 2016 – 79,337 miles
  • 2015 – 69,335 miles
  • 2014 – 55,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,055 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,055 miles (+7,875)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    153,055 miles
    Test number
    362550145805
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass145,180 miles (+7,334)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,180 miles
    Test number
    385853365536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,846 miles (+10,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,846 miles
    Test number
    875577495892
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass127,649 miles (+8,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,649 miles
    Test number
    853945319331
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass118,903 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,903 miles
    Test number
    569057033806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,522 miles (+4,820)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,522 miles
    Test number
    337512548488
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass113,702 miles (+11,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,702 miles
    Test number
    678265339946
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass102,252 miles (+7,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,252 miles
    Test number
    454659435025
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass94,709 miles (+7,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,709 miles
    Test number
    972295663258
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass86,994 miles (+7,657)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,994 miles
    Test number
    826261195402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,337 miles (+10,002)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,337 miles
    Test number
    665785340576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,335 miles (+13,435)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,335 miles
    Test number
    236910505144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,900 miles
    Test number
    219920874064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 HYB

Does S17 HYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 HYB is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 HYB?
The MOT on S17 HYB is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 HYB done?
S17 HYB was recorded at 153,055 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 8,218 miles a year.
Has S17 HYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 HYB has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S17 HYB 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 HYB find?
S17 HYB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side.

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