BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
S21 SOUMOT history
S21 SOU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 268,199 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 May 2025
- Mileage
- 268,199 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 14,921 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S21 SOU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S21 SOU was last recorded at 268,199 miles on 18 May 2024, 2,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 265,257 miles · 8 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,942 miles
- Average per year
- 14,921 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 268,199 miles
- 2022 – 265,257 miles
- 2021 – 258,484 miles
- 2020 – 245,483 miles
- 2019 – 234,665 miles
- 2018 – 220,578 miles
- 2017 – 198,448 miles
- 2016 – 171,940 miles
- 2015 – 167,772 miles
- 2014 – 153,459 miles
- 2013 – 143,397 miles
- 2012 – 109,801 miles
- 2011 – 80,675 miles
- 2010 – 55,817 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass268,199 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
19 tests since 22 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass268,199 miles (+2,942)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 268,199 miles
- Test number
- 943239219961
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass265,257 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 265,257 miles
- Test number
- 356263609358
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail265,252 miles (+6,768)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 265,252 miles
- Test number
- 874634234531
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass258,484 miles (+13,001)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 258,484 miles
- Test number
- 120302548539
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass245,483 miles (+10,818)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 245,483 miles
- Test number
- 754857509295
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass234,665 miles (+14,087)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 234,665 miles
- Test number
- 211502266418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
Pass220,578 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 220,578 miles
- Test number
- 629166962403
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail220,577 miles (+22,129)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,577 miles
- Test number
- 486092546813
- FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass198,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 198,448 miles
- Test number
- 921127601748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail198,448 miles (+26,508)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,448 miles
- Test number
- 683347396117
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass171,940 miles (+4,168)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 171,940 miles
- Test number
- 866794775818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,772 miles (+14,313)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 167,772 miles
- Test number
- 595167535011
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass153,459 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 153,459 miles
- Test number
- 276022344019
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail153,450 miles (+10,053)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,450 miles
- Test number
- 126261044406
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass143,397 miles (+33,596)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 143,397 miles
- Test number
- 815207843048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,801 miles (+29,126)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 109,801 miles
- Test number
- 527451652014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass80,675 miles (+24,858)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 80,675 miles
- Test number
- 539051031067
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass55,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 55,817 miles
- Test number
- 820784550025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,817 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,817 miles
- Test number
- 171863950415
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about S21 SOU
- Does S21 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S21 SOU expired on 17 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S21 SOU?
- The MOT on S21 SOU expired on 17 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S21 SOU done?
- S21 SOU was recorded at 268,199 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2024, an average of 14,921 miles a year.
- Has S21 SOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S21 SOU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on S21 SOU 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 SOU find?
- S21 SOU passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, and 3 more.
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