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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S19 BMRMOT history

S19 BMR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 173,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S19 BMR black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
173,837 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 BMR
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
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 BMR was last recorded at 173,837 miles on 8 May 2026, 7,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,100 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,737 miles
Average per year
8,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,837 miles
  • 2025 – 166,100 miles
  • 2024 – 162,893 miles
  • 2023 – 157,719 miles
  • 2022 – 151,120 miles
  • 2021 – 149,476 miles
  • 2020 – 130,238 miles
  • 2018 – 108,305 miles
  • 2017 – 98,565 miles
  • 2016 – 90,678 miles
  • 2015 – 87,689 miles
  • 2014 – 70,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,837 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,837 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    173,837 miles
    Test number
    148844679458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,100 miles (+3,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,100 miles
    Test number
    506089684668
    • 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))
  3. Pass162,893 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    162,893 miles
    Test number
    616369043503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail162,745 miles (+5,026)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,745 miles
    Test number
    269541759653
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass157,719 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,719 miles
    Test number
    779066537668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,120 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    151,120 miles
    Test number
    943685493632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,476 miles (+8,762)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,476 miles
    Test number
    595761661673
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass140,714 miles (+10,476)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,714 miles
    Test number
    286995517231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,238 miles (+21,933)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,238 miles
    Test number
    528651070581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,305 miles (+9,740)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,305 miles
    Test number
    730308658763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,565 miles (+7,887)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,565 miles
    Test number
    602797989515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,678 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,678 miles
    Test number
    106051051012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,689 miles (+17,083)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,689 miles
    Test number
    502796887042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,606 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,606 miles
    Test number
    369091844419
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight rear diff oil leak

Questions about S19 BMR

Does S19 BMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S19 BMR is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S19 BMR?
The MOT on S19 BMR is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S19 BMR done?
S19 BMR was recorded at 173,837 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 8,830 miles a year.
Has S19 BMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 BMR has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S19 BMR 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 S19 BMR find?
S19 BMR passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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