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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S20 MLJMOT history

S20 MLJ is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 144,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

S20 MLJ blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,955 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 MLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 MLJ was last recorded at 144,955 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 6,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,164 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,791 miles
Average per year
11,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,955 miles
  • 2025 – 138,164 miles
  • 2024 – 127,337 miles
  • 2023 – 116,557 miles
  • 2022 – 106,774 miles
  • 2021 – 93,676 miles
  • 2020 – 85,136 miles
  • 2019 – 75,440 miles
  • 2018 – 65,135 miles
  • 2017 – 48,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,955 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer o,s,r lamp unit damaged not affecting funtionality

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,955 miles (+6,791)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,955 miles
    Test number
    489792231751
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer o,s,r lamp unit damaged not affecting funtionality
  2. Pass138,164 miles (+10,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    138,164 miles
    Test number
    394786994300
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass127,337 miles (+10,780)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,337 miles
    Test number
    551529343412
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass116,557 miles (+9,783)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,557 miles
    Test number
    522703818679
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass106,774 miles (+13,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,774 miles
    Test number
    553656104137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass93,676 miles (+8,540)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,676 miles
    Test number
    909770316116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,136 miles
    Test number
    167514499387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail85,136 miles (+9,696)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,136 miles
    Test number
    807257069479
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass75,440 miles (+10,305)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,440 miles
    Test number
    478736834376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,135 miles (+16,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    681488902132
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise plastic covering under vehicle
  11. Pass48,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,541 miles
    Test number
    895286214832
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

Questions about S20 MLJ

Does S20 MLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 MLJ is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 MLJ?
The MOT on S20 MLJ is valid until 25 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 MLJ done?
S20 MLJ was recorded at 144,955 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 11,158 miles a year.
Has S20 MLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 MLJ has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on S20 MLJ 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 MLJ find?
S20 MLJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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