BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
S18 BKNMOT history
S18 BKN is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Sept 2014. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 117,635 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 117,635 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 10
- 9 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 11,220 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 BKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 4 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 BKN was last recorded at 117,635 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Sept 2019: 50,131 miles, lower than 794,734 miles on 22 Aug 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 117,628 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 11,220 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,635 miles
- 2024 – 107,223 miles
- 2023 – 99,672 miles
- 2022 – 91,900 miles
- 2021 – 82,152 miles
- 2020 – 66,339 miles
- 2019 – 50,131 miles
- 2018 – 794,734 miles
- 2017 – 25,875 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
10 tests since 17 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,635 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 117,635 miles
- Test number
- 207892390105
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail117,628 miles (+10,405)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,628 miles
- Test number
- 723526882784
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,223 miles (+7,551)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 107,223 miles
- Test number
- 108605752280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,672 miles (+7,772)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 99,672 miles
- Test number
- 331551182876
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
Pass91,900 miles (+9,748)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 91,900 miles
- Test number
- 913834322205
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,152 miles (+15,813)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 82,152 miles
- Test number
- 267068573529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,339 miles (+16,208)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 66,339 miles
- Test number
- 487808363355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass50,131 miles (-744,603)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 50,131 miles
- Test number
- 352184034686
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass794,734 miles (+768,859)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 794,734 miles
- Test number
- 750583595751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 25,875 miles
- Test number
- 192168597811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 BKN
- Does S18 BKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S18 BKN expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S18 BKN?
- The MOT on S18 BKN expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S18 BKN done?
- S18 BKN was recorded at 117,635 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 11,220 miles a year.
- Has S18 BKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 BKN has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on S18 BKN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S18 BKN find?
- S18 BKN passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.
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