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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S23 RUNMOT history

S23 RUN is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

S23 RUN blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
132,770 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 RUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 RUN was last recorded at 132,770 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,770 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,770 miles
  • 2025 – 125,609 miles
  • 2024 – 117,517 miles
  • 2023 – 109,421 miles
  • 2022 – 99,415 miles
  • 2021 – 90,957 miles
  • 2020 – 88,285 miles
  • 2019 – 83,669 miles
  • 2018 – 77,853 miles
  • 2017 – 73,448 miles
  • 2016 – 55,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,770 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A just under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation build up

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,770 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    132,770 miles
    Test number
    452957787101
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A just under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail132,770 miles (+7,161)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,770 miles
    Test number
    154226241663
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A just under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass125,609 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,609 miles
    Test number
    675967643007
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail125,608 miles (+8,091)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,608 miles
    Test number
    228735932928
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass117,517 miles (+8,096)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,517 miles
    Test number
    625231761669
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has small stone chip/damage (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre offside rear tyre has nail in inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass109,421 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,421 miles
    Test number
    142579203489
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Fail109,421 miles (+10,006)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,421 miles
    Test number
    598671940171
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre has small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass99,415 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,415 miles
    Test number
    841440847804
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail99,415 miles (+8,458)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,415 miles
    Test number
    610441921835
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass90,957 miles (+2,672)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,957 miles
    Test number
    919713687997
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass88,285 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    339114936209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,134 miles (+4,465)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,134 miles
    Test number
    849287547725
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass83,669 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,669 miles
    Test number
    500959376949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,853 miles (+4,405)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,853 miles
    Test number
    932031593223
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  15. Pass73,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,448 miles
    Test number
    198604599210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,448 miles (+18,271)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,448 miles
    Test number
    384093278996
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass55,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,177 miles
    Test number
    783573572447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 RUN

Does S23 RUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 RUN is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 RUN?
The MOT on S23 RUN is valid until 9 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 RUN done?
S23 RUN was recorded at 132,770 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 7,683 miles a year.
Has S23 RUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 RUN has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 RUN 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 RUN find?
S23 RUN passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a just under 10mm.

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