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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S23 MSTMOT history

S23 MST is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 187,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2025
Mileage
187,591 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 MST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2025
Latest MOT test
7 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 MST was last recorded at 187,591 miles on 7 May 2024, 10,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,152 miles · 6 May 2023
Between the last two tests
10,439 miles
Average per year
10,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,591 miles
  • 2023 – 177,152 miles
  • 2022 – 164,322 miles
  • 2021 – 155,203 miles
  • 2020 – 147,614 miles
  • 2019 – 142,208 miles
  • 2018 – 129,455 miles
  • 2017 – 123,835 miles
  • 2016 – 108,000 miles
  • 2015 – 106,309 miles
  • 2014 – 97,256 miles
  • 2013 – 86,058 miles
  • 2012 – 67,730 miles
  • 2011 – 52,690 miles
  • 2010 – 36,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,591 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,591 miles (+10,439)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    187,591 miles
    Test number
    787716312891
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass177,152 miles (+12,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    177,152 miles
    Test number
    660591272499
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass164,322 miles (+9,119)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    164,322 miles
    Test number
    143412606285
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass155,203 miles (+7,589)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    155,203 miles
    Test number
    929101631497
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Pass147,614 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,614 miles
    Test number
    216107963526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,208 miles (+12,753)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,208 miles
    Test number
    302389770852
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass129,455 miles (+5,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,455 miles
    Test number
    845591063991
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass123,835 miles (+15,835)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,835 miles
    Test number
    797664800272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,000 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    108,000 miles
    Test number
    909827638761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,309 miles (+9,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,309 miles
    Test number
    775594715082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass97,256 miles (+11,198)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,256 miles
    Test number
    588669004084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,058 miles
    Test number
    549210853191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,058 miles (+147)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,058 miles
    Test number
    156100053168
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Fail85,911 miles (+18,181)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,911 miles
    Test number
    207484343184
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass67,730 miles (+15,040)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,730 miles
    Test number
    436917542186
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass52,690 miles (+16,434)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,690 miles
    Test number
    376126341137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,256 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,256 miles
    Test number
    133116310151
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

Questions about S23 MST

Does S23 MST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 MST expired on 9 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 MST?
The MOT on S23 MST expired on 9 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 MST done?
S23 MST was recorded at 187,591 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2024, an average of 10,785 miles a year.
Has S23 MST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 MST has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2013.
Has the mileage on S23 MST 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 MST find?
S23 MST passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2024 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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