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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S20 TBEMOT history

S20 TBE is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 148,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
148,915 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 TBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 TBE was last recorded at 148,915 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 9,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,361 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,554 miles
Average per year
5,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,915 miles
  • 2025 – 139,361 miles
  • 2024 – 133,758 miles
  • 2023 – 125,757 miles
  • 2022 – 118,181 miles
  • 2021 – 110,738 miles
  • 2020 – 103,343 miles
  • 2019 – 98,632 miles
  • 2018 – 96,574 miles
  • 2017 – 93,434 miles
  • 2016 – 88,503 miles
  • 2015 – 84,993 miles
  • 2014 – 81,112 miles
  • 2013 – 78,167 miles
  • 2012 – 73,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,915 miles (+9,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    148,915 miles
    Test number
    528010205461
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,361 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,361 miles
    Test number
    893588487019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,758 miles (+8,001)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,758 miles
    Test number
    879639874001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,757 miles (+7,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,757 miles
    Test number
    266121790565
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a slight oil leak

  5. Pass118,181 miles (+7,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,181 miles
    Test number
    948119190495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted covering certain testable items

  6. Pass110,738 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,738 miles
    Test number
    962646228526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring full inspection

  7. Fail110,735 miles (+7,392)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,735 miles
    Test number
    896834275727
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring full inspection

  8. Pass103,343 miles (+4,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,343 miles
    Test number
    499517507623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed at the edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring full inspection

  9. Pass98,632 miles (+2,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,632 miles
    Test number
    351764306630
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s outer tread has cracking visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring full inspection

  10. Pass96,574 miles (+3,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,574 miles
    Test number
    215768403769
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some comoponents

  11. Pass93,434 miles (+4,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,434 miles
    Test number
    824972281982
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass88,503 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,503 miles
    Test number
    326285852812
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  13. Pass84,993 miles (+3,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    503552243207
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  14. Pass81,112 miles (+2,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,112 miles
    Test number
    308206474264
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass78,167 miles (+5,155)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,167 miles
    Test number
    949337173293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass73,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,012 miles
    Test number
    839935482283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,012 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,012 miles
    Test number
    409354382208
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S20 TBE

Does S20 TBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 TBE is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 TBE?
The MOT on S20 TBE is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 TBE done?
S20 TBE was recorded at 148,915 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,477 miles a year.
Has S20 TBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 TBE has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S20 TBE 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 TBE find?
S20 TBE passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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