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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S21 BNGMOT history

S21 BNG is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

S21 BNG silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,624 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 BNG
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
8 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 BNG was last recorded at 166,624 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,803 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
821 miles
Average per year
8,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,624 miles
  • 2024 – 165,803 miles
  • 2023 – 165,135 miles
  • 2022 – 159,014 miles
  • 2021 – 154,292 miles
  • 2020 – 147,523 miles
  • 2019 – 142,529 miles
  • 2018 – 137,026 miles
  • 2017 – 130,291 miles
  • 2016 – 124,197 miles
  • 2015 – 114,777 miles
  • 2014 – 106,814 miles
  • 2013 – 93,168 miles
  • 2012 – 77,417 miles
  • 2011 – 62,574 miles
  • 2010 – 48,702 miles
  • 2009 – 35,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,624 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osr / nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,624 miles (+821)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,624 miles
    Test number
    558655565073
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osr / nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass165,803 miles (+668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,803 miles
    Test number
    630422349922
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass165,135 miles (+6,121)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    165,135 miles
    Test number
    414759867537
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osr / nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass159,014 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,014 miles
    Test number
    606737876013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,292 miles
    Test number
    184949688832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,292 miles (+6,769)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,292 miles
    Test number
    530128687620
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass147,523 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,523 miles
    Test number
    142954001516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,529 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,529 miles
    Test number
    450354425530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,026 miles (+6,735)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,026 miles
    Test number
    401063250003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,291 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,291 miles
    Test number
    121996489021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,197 miles (+9,420)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,197 miles
    Test number
    104469454764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,777 miles (+7,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,777 miles
    Test number
    901798177094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass106,814 miles (+13,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,814 miles
    Test number
    447160514486
    • 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)

  14. Pass93,168 miles (+15,751)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,168 miles
    Test number
    619448833398
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall hole in nearside front tyre tread

  15. Pass77,417 miles (+14,843)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,417 miles
    Test number
    707360242320
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteLong travel handbrake
    • NoteN/s o/s front tyres uneven wear on inner edges
    • NoteSlight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end
    • NoteSlight play/splitting n/s o/s front lower suspension arm inner stab-bushes

  16. Pass62,574 miles (+13,872)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,574 miles
    Test number
    838559631305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate de-laminating slightly

  17. Pass48,702 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,702 miles
    Test number
    491425430497
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres on 3.5mm
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front discs

  18. Fail48,702 miles (+13,511)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,702 miles
    Test number
    521565130381
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres on 3.5mm
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front discs

  19. Pass35,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,191 miles
    Test number
    244017839376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,191 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,191 miles
    Test number
    104716339325
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Questions about S21 BNG

Does S21 BNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 BNG is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S21 BNG?
The MOT on S21 BNG is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 BNG done?
S21 BNG was recorded at 166,624 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,236 miles a year.
Has S21 BNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 BNG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S21 BNG 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 S21 BNG find?
S21 BNG passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 osf / nsf; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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