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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,171 cc

S20 TDDMOT history

S20 TDD is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

S20 TDD silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,739 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 TDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 TDD was last recorded at 118,739 miles on 26 May 2026, 9,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,416 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,323 miles
Average per year
6,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,739 miles
  • 2025 – 109,416 miles
  • 2024 – 100,855 miles
  • 2023 – 91,203 miles
  • 2022 – 83,177 miles
  • 2021 – 74,262 miles
  • 2020 – 69,375 miles
  • 2019 – 61,846 miles
  • 2017 – 56,579 miles
  • 2016 – 46,857 miles
  • 2015 – 44,115 miles
  • 2014 – 38,666 miles
  • 2013 – 34,900 miles
  • 2012 – 30,007 miles
  • 2011 – 22,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,739 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,739 miles (+9,323)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,739 miles
    Test number
    969244775216
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass109,416 miles (+8,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,416 miles
    Test number
    977593632142
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass100,855 miles (+9,652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,855 miles
    Test number
    979127094422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,203 miles (+8,026)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,203 miles
    Test number
    371131216052
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass83,177 miles (+8,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,177 miles
    Test number
    431610569740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass74,262 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,262 miles
    Test number
    210147505230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,375 miles
    Test number
    399308096634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,375 miles (+7,529)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,375 miles
    Test number
    212209409760
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass61,846 miles (+5,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    61,846 miles
    Test number
    130099558732
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass56,579 miles (+9,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,579 miles
    Test number
    632245338462
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  11. Pass46,857 miles (+2,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,857 miles
    Test number
    841177006017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  12. Pass44,115 miles (+5,449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,115 miles
    Test number
    452658562737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  13. Pass38,666 miles (+3,766)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,666 miles
    Test number
    797437814356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass34,900 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    709994823382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  15. Fail34,900 miles (+4,893)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    408927013367
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  16. Pass30,007 miles (+7,257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,007 miles
    Test number
    678234932316
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit
  17. Pass22,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,750 miles
    Test number
    327202041317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 TDD

Does S20 TDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 TDD is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 TDD?
The MOT on S20 TDD is valid until 8 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 TDD done?
S20 TDD was recorded at 118,739 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 6,636 miles a year.
Has S20 TDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 TDD has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on S20 TDD 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 TDD find?
S20 TDD passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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