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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S20 SEEMOT history

S20 SEE is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 342,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2026.

S20 SEE silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
342,302 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
19,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 SEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 SEE was last recorded at 342,302 miles on 6 Apr 2026, 6,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
335,527 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,775 miles
Average per year
19,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 342,302 miles
  • 2025 – 335,527 miles
  • 2024 – 332,684 miles
  • 2023 – 331,628 miles
  • 2022 – 330,516 miles
  • 2021 – 328,743 miles
  • 2020 – 327,338 miles
  • 2019 – 311,600 miles
  • 2018 – 287,007 miles
  • 2017 – 259,240 miles
  • 2016 – 231,566 miles
  • 2015 – 198,360 miles
  • 2014 – 162,269 miles
  • 2013 – 129,284 miles
  • 2012 – 89,864 miles
  • 2011 – 51,797 miles
  • 2010 – 21,302 miles
  • 2009 – 19,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass342,302 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass342,302 miles (+6,775)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    342,302 miles
    Test number
    825158907250
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass335,527 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    335,527 miles
    Test number
    166247441452
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking edges and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail335,527 miles (+2,843)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    335,527 miles
    Test number
    908067388113
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking edges and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass332,684 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    332,684 miles
    Test number
    359561452833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail332,680 miles (+1,052)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    332,680 miles
    Test number
    733403444657
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass331,628 miles (+1,112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    331,628 miles
    Test number
    220751991505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass330,516 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    330,516 miles
    Test number
    570694922745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  8. Fail330,515 miles (+1,772)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    330,515 miles
    Test number
    882785946872
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  9. Pass328,743 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    328,743 miles
    Test number
    732243130520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail328,740 miles (+1,402)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    328,740 miles
    Test number
    920817743485
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass327,338 miles (+15,738)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    327,338 miles
    Test number
    783451556767
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi corroding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass311,600 miles (+24,593)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    311,600 miles
    Test number
    862937107155
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under trays oil stained
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass287,007 miles (+27,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    287,007 miles
    Test number
    688028500557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass259,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    259,240 miles
    Test number
    564947366710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail259,239 miles (+27,673)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,239 miles
    Test number
    901713224120
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass231,566 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    231,566 miles
    Test number
    576771567654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft outer gaiter leaking grease

  17. Fail231,565 miles (+33,205)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,565 miles
    Test number
    229052041427
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft outer gaiter leaking grease

  18. Pass198,360 miles (+36,091)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    198,360 miles
    Test number
    637038565087
    • NoteSlight play at offside steering rack end

  19. Pass162,269 miles (+32,985)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    162,269 miles
    Test number
    158419364090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass129,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    129,284 miles
    Test number
    165374283052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail129,284 miles (+39,420)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,284 miles
    Test number
    299494083051
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass89,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,864 miles
    Test number
    126599872054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,864 miles (+38,067)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,864 miles
    Test number
    986349972098
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  24. Pass51,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    626300571028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail51,797 miles (+30,495)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    795978561010
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note1x nearside front side-light inoperative

  26. Fail21,302 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,302 miles
    Test number
    490706690012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass21,302 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,302 miles
    Test number
    522706290054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,603 miles
    Test number
    323932179218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 SEE

Does S20 SEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 SEE is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 SEE?
The MOT on S20 SEE is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 SEE done?
S20 SEE was recorded at 342,302 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2026, an average of 19,537 miles a year.
Has S20 SEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 SEE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 SEE 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 SEE find?
S20 SEE passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm, and 1 more.

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