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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S17 WKEMOT history

S17 WKE is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
154,523 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 WKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 WKE was last recorded at 154,523 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,240 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
283 miles
Average per year
7,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,523 miles
  • 2025 – 154,240 miles
  • 2024 – 151,273 miles
  • 2023 – 149,346 miles
  • 2022 – 148,429 miles
  • 2021 – 147,059 miles
  • 2020 – 143,875 miles
  • 2019 – 140,319 miles
  • 2018 – 135,829 miles
  • 2017 – 132,099 miles
  • 2016 – 115,002 miles
  • 2015 – 91,823 miles
  • 2014 – 82,402 miles
  • 2013 – 70,578 miles
  • 2012 – 59,255 miles
  • 2011 – 49,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,523 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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,523 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    154,523 miles
    Test number
    453205957729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,240 miles (+2,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    154,240 miles
    Test number
    205284302480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass151,273 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    151,273 miles
    Test number
    398419756738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,346 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,346 miles
    Test number
    640218629453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,429 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,429 miles
    Test number
    487218662055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,059 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,059 miles
    Test number
    958229995868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,875 miles (+3,556)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,875 miles
    Test number
    232839876789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,319 miles
    Test number
    566573649445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,319 miles (+4,490)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,319 miles
    Test number
    422933275173
    • MajorFront Exhaust fumes entering cabin flexy area (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass135,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,829 miles
    Test number
    232910425211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,829 miles (+3,730)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,829 miles
    Test number
    454765287875
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear nut very loose (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass132,099 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,099 miles
    Test number
    551299516407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,097 miles (+17,095)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,097 miles
    Test number
    222918157656
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken on tyre sidewall (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass115,002 miles (+23,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,002 miles
    Test number
    396147826785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,823 miles (+9,421)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    298940115164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,402 miles (+11,824)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,402 miles
    Test number
    509839994086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass70,578 miles (+11,323)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    767005703153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass59,255 miles (+10,151)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,255 miles
    Test number
    566741102107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,104 miles
    Test number
    317134721117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 WKE

Does S17 WKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 WKE is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 WKE?
The MOT on S17 WKE is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 WKE done?
S17 WKE was recorded at 154,523 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,134 miles a year.
Has S17 WKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 WKE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on S17 WKE 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 WKE find?
S17 WKE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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