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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S23 MKPMOT history

S23 MKP is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
168,938 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 MKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 MKP was last recorded at 168,938 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 6,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,290 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,648 miles
Average per year
9,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,938 miles
  • 2025 – 162,290 miles
  • 2024 – 154,845 miles
  • 2023 – 148,669 miles
  • 2022 – 144,712 miles
  • 2021 – 141,649 miles
  • 2020 – 139,526 miles
  • 2018 – 112,349 miles
  • 2017 – 93,693 miles
  • 2016 – 82,995 miles
  • 2015 – 72,686 miles
  • 2014 – 61,047 miles
  • 2013 – 50,450 miles
  • 2012 – 40,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,938 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,938 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    168,938 miles
    Test number
    630589298581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,290 miles (+7,445)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,290 miles
    Test number
    995354884045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,845 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,845 miles
    Test number
    280943222219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,669 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,669 miles
    Test number
    555724137250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,712 miles
    Test number
    966488729021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear driveshaft gaiter old grease present repair has been carried out

  6. Fail144,712 miles (+3,063)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,712 miles
    Test number
    357929779512
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear driveshaft gaiter old grease present repair has been carried out

  7. Pass141,649 miles (+2,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,649 miles
    Test number
    763098092082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,526 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,526 miles
    Test number
    925775840726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail139,513 miles (+27,164)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,513 miles
    Test number
    514726695153
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass112,349 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,349 miles
    Test number
    156121218137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  11. Fail112,347 miles (+18,654)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,347 miles
    Test number
    825313353201
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  12. Pass93,693 miles (+10,698)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,693 miles
    Test number
    679020430588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,995 miles
    Test number
    809875350531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,975 miles (+10,289)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    184143025170
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass72,686 miles (+11,639)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    788263785172
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register on test

  16. Pass61,047 miles (+10,597)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,047 miles
    Test number
    936014384127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,450 miles (+10,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    619623283190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,346 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,346 miles
    Test number
    937702202268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,160 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,160 miles
    Test number
    916045492158
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Questions about S23 MKP

Does S23 MKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 MKP is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 MKP?
The MOT on S23 MKP is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 MKP done?
S23 MKP was recorded at 168,938 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 9,100 miles a year.
Has S23 MKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 MKP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 MKP 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 S23 MKP find?
S23 MKP passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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