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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S23 RGMMOT history

S23 RGM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 129,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

S23 RGM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,505 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 RGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 RGM was last recorded at 129,505 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 4,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,838 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,667 miles
Average per year
9,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,505 miles
  • 2025 – 124,838 miles
  • 2024 – 109,274 miles
  • 2023 – 104,079 miles
  • 2022 – 90,332 miles
  • 2021 – 76,640 miles
  • 2020 – 76,452 miles
  • 2019 – 64,331 miles
  • 2018 – 59,521 miles
  • 2017 – 56,213 miles
  • 2016 – 42,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,505 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,505 miles (+4,667)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,505 miles
    Test number
    301757841572
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,838 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,838 miles
    Test number
    237067439717
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Fail124,838 miles (+15,564)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,838 miles
    Test number
    160612386146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass109,274 miles (+5,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,274 miles
    Test number
    385319498505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass104,079 miles (+13,747)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,079 miles
    Test number
    577866622971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,332 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,332 miles
    Test number
    917554131105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  7. Fail90,332 miles (+13,692)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,332 miles
    Test number
    445215620944
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  8. Pass76,640 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,640 miles
    Test number
    528118930760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,452 miles (+12,121)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,452 miles
    Test number
    788373130941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,331 miles (+4,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,331 miles
    Test number
    747022826888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass59,521 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,521 miles
    Test number
    810454083557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,213 miles (+14,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    746530629086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass42,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,039 miles
    Test number
    731541653289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 RGM

Does S23 RGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 RGM is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 RGM?
The MOT on S23 RGM is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 RGM done?
S23 RGM was recorded at 129,505 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 9,178 miles a year.
Has S23 RGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 RGM has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 RGM 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 RGM find?
S23 RGM passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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