BMW 520
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc
S20 GLKMOT history
S20 GLK is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 98,551 mi
- At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,776 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S20 GLK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S20 GLK was last recorded at 98,551 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,794 miles · 23 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 757 miles
- Average per year
- 4,776 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 98,551 miles
- 2023 – 85,697 miles
- 2022 – 75,849 miles
- 2021 – 69,898 miles
- 2020 – 67,087 miles
- 2019 – 63,187 miles
- 2018 – 55,748 miles
- 2017 – 51,212 miles
- 2016 – 46,123 miles
- 2015 – 42,751 miles
- 2014 – 39,540 miles
- 2013 – 36,518 miles
- 2011 – 32,548 miles
- 2010 – 28,331 miles
- 2009 – 23,993 miles
- 2008 – 19,881 miles
- 2007 – 16,467 miles
- 2006 – 12,445 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,551 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 98,551 miles
- Test number
- 613003948150
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail98,551 miles (+757)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,551 miles
- Test number
- 919031650679
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system very bad leak when brakes applied (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail97,794 miles (+12,097)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,794 miles
- Test number
- 619604973687
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,697 miles (+34)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 85,697 miles
- Test number
- 393784340267
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,663 miles (+9,814)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,663 miles
- Test number
- 203362977595
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,849 miles (+5,951)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 75,849 miles
- Test number
- 843128811750
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHand brake has only 17% effort
Pass69,898 miles (+2,811)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 69,898 miles
- Test number
- 478260936580
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,087 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 67,087 miles
- Test number
- 993619152270
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail67,059 miles (+3,872)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,059 miles
- Test number
- 513419954861
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under tray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass63,187 miles (+7,439)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 63,187 miles
- Test number
- 865845502841
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,748 miles (+4,536)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 55,748 miles
- Test number
- 806038889468
- AdvisoryDamage in windscreen outside drivers view
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn low on inside shoulder of the tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven in the tread
- AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion at the rear
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar link upper ball joint rubber cover deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn low on the outside shoulder of the tread
- AdvisoryOffside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion at the rear
Pass51,212 miles (+1,912)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 51,212 miles
- Test number
- 466781095905
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass49,300 miles (+3,177)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 49,300 miles
- Test number
- 783296162651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,123 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 46,123 miles
- Test number
- 408255763486
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail46,091 miles (+3,340)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,091 miles
- Test number
- 619938942076
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass42,751 miles (+3,211)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 42,751 miles
- Test number
- 285112205046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,540 miles (+3,022)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 39,540 miles
- Test number
- 237628404040
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass36,518 miles (+3,970)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 36,518 miles
- Test number
- 887508703028
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass32,548 miles (+3,117)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 32,548 miles
- Test number
- 426448441397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,431 miles (+1,100)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 29,431 miles
- Test number
- 637740211065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,331 miles (+4,338)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 28,331 miles
- Test number
- 490335380209
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/f tyre cracking in between tread pattern
- NoteRear exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust system still supported
Pass23,993 miles (+4,112)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 23,993 miles
- Test number
- 962053399215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,881 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 19,881 miles
- Test number
- 710204298258
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail19,881 miles (+3,414)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,881 miles
- Test number
- 380204598210
- FailureNearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,467 miles (+4,022)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 16,467 miles
- Test number
- 393039987430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 12,445 miles
- Test number
- 304406096222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,445 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,445 miles
- Test number
- 480046196275
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S20 GLK
- Does S20 GLK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S20 GLK expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S20 GLK?
- The MOT on S20 GLK expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S20 GLK done?
- S20 GLK was recorded at 98,551 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 4,776 miles a year.
- Has S20 GLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S20 GLK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S20 GLK 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 GLK find?
- S20 GLK passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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