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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S20 TLCMOT history

S20 TLC is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,150 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 TLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 TLC was last recorded at 139,150 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 3,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,589 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,561 miles
Average per year
7,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,150 miles
  • 2025 – 135,589 miles
  • 2024 – 132,153 miles
  • 2023 – 127,453 miles
  • 2022 – 122,885 miles
  • 2021 – 117,327 miles
  • 2020 – 114,161 miles
  • 2019 – 103,507 miles
  • 2018 – 93,602 miles
  • 2017 – 84,874 miles
  • 2016 – 77,270 miles
  • 2015 – 63,694 miles
  • 2014 – 50,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,150 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,150 miles
    Test number
    898227400495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail139,150 miles (+3,561)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,150 miles
    Test number
    348050083735
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass135,589 miles (+3,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,589 miles
    Test number
    761691894410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,153 miles (+4,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,153 miles
    Test number
    794734444657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass127,453 miles (+4,568)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,453 miles
    Test number
    369519065617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass122,885 miles (+5,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,885 miles
    Test number
    157334193897
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBattery discharging warning on dashboard
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass117,327 miles (+3,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,327 miles
    Test number
    113083304517
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,161 miles (+10,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,161 miles
    Test number
    309721776598
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass103,507 miles (+9,905)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,507 miles
    Test number
    902386785134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,602 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,602 miles
    Test number
    596986258785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    624249492914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,874 miles (+7,604)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,874 miles
    Test number
    489038713515
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass77,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,270 miles
    Test number
    664549906184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,270 miles (+13,576)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,270 miles
    Test number
    690830107921
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront pads and discs getting close to limit

  15. Pass63,694 miles (+13,039)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,694 miles
    Test number
    246379315109
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres starting to crack

  16. Pass50,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,655 miles
    Test number
    705304614150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 TLC

Does S20 TLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 TLC is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 TLC?
The MOT on S20 TLC is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 TLC done?
S20 TLC was recorded at 139,150 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,082 miles a year.
Has S20 TLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 TLC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 TLC 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 TLC find?
S20 TLC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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