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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S20 FAAMOT history

S20 FAA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 84,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
84,183 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 FAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 FAA was last recorded at 84,183 miles on 20 May 2026, 1,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,691 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,492 miles
Average per year
6,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,183 miles
  • 2025 – 82,691 miles
  • 2024 – 80,533 miles
  • 2023 – 77,130 miles
  • 2022 – 71,130 miles
  • 2021 – 55,243 miles
  • 2020 – 44,158 miles
  • 2019 – 40,561 miles
  • 2018 – 32,650 miles
  • 2017 – 27,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,183 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,183 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    84,183 miles
    Test number
    815766613229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,691 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    82,691 miles
    Test number
    107607343964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,533 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    531229894131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,130 miles (+6,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,130 miles
    Test number
    207173747651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass71,130 miles (+15,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,130 miles
    Test number
    648210597853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass55,243 miles (+11,085)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,243 miles
    Test number
    561943255013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,158 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,158 miles
    Test number
    280018165922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    143089246166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,561 miles (+7,911)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,561 miles
    Test number
    373160830999
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass32,650 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,650 miles
    Test number
    571646478163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,659 miles
    Test number
    890000092828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 FAA

Does S20 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 FAA is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 FAA?
The MOT on S20 FAA is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 FAA done?
S20 FAA was recorded at 84,183 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,513 miles a year.
Has S20 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 FAA has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S20 FAA 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 FAA find?
S20 FAA passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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