
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
Full MOT history
7 tests since 12 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
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))
Pass66,040 miles (+7,856)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 66,040 miles
- Test number
- 986874735849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,184 miles (+9,021)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 58,184 miles
- Test number
- 329310250582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,163 miles (+17,064)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 49,163 miles
- Test number
- 518620406484
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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