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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S20 PUMMOT history

S20 PUM is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 189,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

S20 PUM white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
189,104 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 PUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 PUM was last recorded at 189,104 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 8,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,218 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,886 miles
Average per year
9,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,104 miles
  • 2024 – 180,218 miles
  • 2023 – 174,509 miles
  • 2022 – 168,703 miles
  • 2021 – 150,293 miles
  • 2020 – 138,150 miles
  • 2019 – 131,142 miles
  • 2018 – 119,172 miles
  • 2016 – 105,497 miles
  • 2015 – 94,312 miles
  • 2014 – 80,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,104 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,104 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    189,104 miles
    Test number
    821449747729
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail189,104 miles (+8,886)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,104 miles
    Test number
    166383762316
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass180,218 miles (+5,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    180,218 miles
    Test number
    447974092749
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass174,509 miles (+5,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    174,509 miles
    Test number
    464155813825
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass168,703 miles (+18,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    168,703 miles
    Test number
    780963341021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass150,293 miles (+12,143)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,293 miles
    Test number
    825858447201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,150 miles
    Test number
    960153173849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,149 miles (+7,007)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,149 miles
    Test number
    750440506148
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing All four missing one fixing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass131,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,142 miles
    Test number
    601202049716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail131,142 miles (+11,970)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,142 miles
    Test number
    557636461681
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass119,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,172 miles
    Test number
    496858639606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Fail119,161 miles (+13,664)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,161 miles
    Test number
    764920276872
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  13. Pass105,497 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,497 miles
    Test number
    432975553296
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail105,491 miles (+11,179)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,491 miles
    Test number
    815469433472
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass94,312 miles (+13,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,312 miles
    Test number
    789689025228
    • 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)
  16. Pass80,607 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,607 miles
    Test number
    447360544269
    • NoteClean air on gas test

Questions about S20 PUM

Does S20 PUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 PUM is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 PUM?
The MOT on S20 PUM is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 PUM done?
S20 PUM was recorded at 189,104 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 9,744 miles a year.
Has S20 PUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 PUM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 PUM 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 PUM find?
S20 PUM passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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