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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S18 OPUMOT history

S18 OPU is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 133,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,385 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 OPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 OPU was last recorded at 133,385 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 6,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,098 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,287 miles
Average per year
7,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,385 miles
  • 2025 – 127,098 miles
  • 2024 – 122,584 miles
  • 2023 – 113,825 miles
  • 2022 – 105,500 miles
  • 2021 – 98,777 miles
  • 2019 – 91,132 miles
  • 2018 – 87,467 miles
  • 2017 – 68,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,385 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,385 miles (+6,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    410913263180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,098 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,098 miles
    Test number
    107760719734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,584 miles
    Test number
    831554237088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light misted
  4. Fail122,584 miles (+8,759)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,584 miles
    Test number
    124714289826
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light misted
  5. Pass113,825 miles (+8,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,825 miles
    Test number
    788111781194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass105,500 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,500 miles
    Test number
    824769698715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,541 miles (+5,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,541 miles
    Test number
    402758222558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass98,777 miles (+2,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,777 miles
    Test number
    316565423423
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass96,252 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,252 miles
    Test number
    761270478428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,243 miles (+1,111)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,243 miles
    Test number
    613147889612
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass91,132 miles (+3,665)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,132 miles
    Test number
    499198602376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,467 miles (+19,462)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,467 miles
    Test number
    394483359815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,005 miles
    Test number
    799261313591
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

Questions about S18 OPU

Does S18 OPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 OPU is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 OPU?
The MOT on S18 OPU is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 OPU done?
S18 OPU was recorded at 133,385 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 7,651 miles a year.
Has S18 OPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 OPU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 OPU 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 S18 OPU find?
S18 OPU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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