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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

S21 DOWMOT history

S21 DOW is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 86,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,125 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 DOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 DOW was last recorded at 86,125 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 12,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,941 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,184 miles
Average per year
10,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,125 miles
  • 2024 – 73,941 miles
  • 2023 – 66,040 miles
  • 2022 – 58,184 miles
  • 2021 – 49,163 miles
  • 2020 – 32,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,125 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 12 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,125 miles (+12,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    459315771569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass73,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    73,941 miles
    Test number
    768289749624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail73,941 miles (+7,901)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,941 miles
    Test number
    779804955909
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass66,040 miles (+7,856)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    986874735849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,184 miles (+9,021)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,184 miles
    Test number
    329310250582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,163 miles (+17,064)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,163 miles
    Test number
    518620406484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    887877125346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 DOW

Does S21 DOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 DOW is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S21 DOW?
The MOT on S21 DOW is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 DOW done?
S21 DOW was recorded at 86,125 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 10,902 miles a year.
Has S21 DOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 DOW has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S21 DOW 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 DOW find?
S21 DOW passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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