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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S20 BFMMOT history

S20 BFM is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 85,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,385 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 BFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 BFM was last recorded at 85,385 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,826 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,559 miles
Average per year
5,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,385 miles
  • 2025 – 78,826 miles
  • 2024 – 72,345 miles
  • 2023 – 66,275 miles
  • 2022 – 62,760 miles
  • 2021 – 58,362 miles
  • 2020 – 52,921 miles
  • 2019 – 46,088 miles
  • 2018 – 41,686 miles
  • 2017 – 34,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,385 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,385 miles (+6,559)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,385 miles
    Test number
    925887516180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,826 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,826 miles
    Test number
    554917892983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,345 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    856123880719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,275 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,275 miles
    Test number
    513950574715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,760 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,760 miles
    Test number
    340332110083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,362 miles (+5,441)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,362 miles
    Test number
    527423101641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass52,921 miles (+6,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    874418410254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass46,088 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,088 miles
    Test number
    458221425270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,686 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,686 miles
    Test number
    710894505362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,990 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    34,990 miles
    Test number
    498607628578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail34,990 miles1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,990 miles
    Test number
    423239617542
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S20 BFM

Does S20 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 BFM is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 BFM?
The MOT on S20 BFM is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 BFM done?
S20 BFM was recorded at 85,385 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,289 miles a year.
Has S20 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 BFM has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on S20 BFM 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 BFM find?
S20 BFM passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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