BMW logo

BMW 520

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,991 cc

S20 AVTMOT history

S20 AVT is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

S20 AVT blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
99,106 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S20 AVT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S20 AVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 AVT was last recorded at 99,106 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,137 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
969 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,106 miles
  • 2024 – 98,137 miles
  • 2023 – 95,858 miles
  • 2022 – 94,001 miles
  • 2021 – 93,280 miles
  • 2019 – 89,414 miles
  • 2018 – 85,351 miles
  • 2017 – 79,670 miles
  • 2016 – 69,989 miles
  • 2015 – 67,900 miles
  • 2014 – 65,724 miles
  • 2013 – 64,216 miles
  • 2012 – 60,208 miles
  • 2011 – 57,075 miles
  • 2010 – 55,105 miles
  • 2009 – 50,831 miles
  • 2008 – 40,812 miles
  • 2007 – 36,552 miles
  • 2006 – 32,631 miles
  • 2005 – 29,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,106 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,106 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,106 miles
    Test number
    816933707709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,137 miles (+2,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,137 miles
    Test number
    601103034440
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside lower front wing edge.

  3. Pass95,858 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,858 miles
    Test number
    860821450444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,529 miles (+1,528)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,529 miles
    Test number
    781298590368
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,001 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,001 miles
    Test number
    481562389187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,280 miles (+3,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,280 miles
    Test number
    195208339994
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  7. Pass89,414 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,414 miles
    Test number
    632640220580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,351 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,351 miles
    Test number
    441681711762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail85,328 miles (+5,658)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    284584384794
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass79,670 miles (+9,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,670 miles
    Test number
    283786220211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,989 miles (+2,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,989 miles
    Test number
    378546808496
    • 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)

  12. Pass67,900 miles (+2,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,900 miles
    Test number
    604447851708
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass65,724 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,724 miles
    Test number
    519431054279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,216 miles (+4,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,216 miles
    Test number
    899137343234
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass60,208 miles (+22)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,208 miles
    Test number
    779291162260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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
    • NoteBrake warning light on dashboard

  16. Fail60,186 miles (+3,111)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,186 miles
    Test number
    375876452403
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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
    • NoteBrake warning light on dashboard

  17. Pass57,075 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,075 miles
    Test number
    718467451201
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail57,061 miles (+1,956)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,061 miles
    Test number
    389072451441
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,105 miles (+4,274)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,105 miles
    Test number
    570312050214
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  20. Pass50,831 miles (+10,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,831 miles
    Test number
    423754859270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass40,812 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    694975228233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,552 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,552 miles
    Test number
    953463827216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,631 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,631 miles
    Test number
    540544626222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass32,631 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,631 miles
    Test number
    800444826286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    29,438 miles
    Test number
    520955715250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 AVT

Does S20 AVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 AVT expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 AVT?
The MOT on S20 AVT expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 AVT done?
S20 AVT was recorded at 99,106 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has S20 AVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 AVT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S20 AVT 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 S20 AVT find?
S20 AVT passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all S20A registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.