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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S20 BKAMOT history

S20 BKA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 164,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
164,709 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 BKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S20 BKA was last recorded at 164,709 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 5,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,061 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,648 miles
Average per year
9,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,709 miles
  • 2025 – 159,061 miles
  • 2024 – 149,469 miles
  • 2023 – 139,823 miles
  • 2022 – 132,975 miles
  • 2021 – 128,680 miles
  • 2020 – 126,075 miles
  • 2019 – 121,887 miles
  • 2018 – 110,840 miles
  • 2017 – 101,150 miles
  • 2016 – 87,266 miles
  • 2015 – 67,653 miles
  • 2014 – 42,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail164,709 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (arm shock absorber attaches) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (arm shock absorber attaches) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail164,709 miles (+5,648)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,709 miles
    Test number
    472574823424
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (arm shock absorber attaches) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (arm shock absorber attaches) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,061 miles (+9,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,061 miles
    Test number
    192290021969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,469 miles (+9,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,469 miles
    Test number
    141952634067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,823 miles
    Test number
    841289480293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,823 miles (+6,848)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,823 miles
    Test number
    690938992209
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass132,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,975 miles
    Test number
    769773994214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight has slight water ingress ( not affecting beam patterns)

  7. Fail132,975 miles (+4,295)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,975 miles
    Test number
    170416835805
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight has slight water ingress ( not affecting beam patterns)

  8. Pass128,680 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,680 miles
    Test number
    232236480709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,075 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,075 miles
    Test number
    461868309964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,887 miles (+11,047)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,887 miles
    Test number
    556898054990
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR READ OUT
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass110,840 miles (+9,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,840 miles
    Test number
    447780756169
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass101,150 miles (+13,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,150 miles
    Test number
    451253090968
    • 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)

  13. Pass87,266 miles (+19,613)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,266 miles
    Test number
    255624428293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,653 miles (+24,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,653 miles
    Test number
    366489355146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass42,745 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    119267854171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S20 BKA

Does S20 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 BKA expired on 28 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 BKA?
The MOT on S20 BKA expired on 28 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 BKA done?
S20 BKA was recorded at 164,709 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 9,845 miles a year.
Has S20 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 BKA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 BKA 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 BKA find?
S20 BKA failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 10 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57; exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 10 more.

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