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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S23 VWTMOT history

S23 VWT is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
117,459 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 VWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 VWT was last recorded at 117,459 miles on 6 May 2026, 2,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,688 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,771 miles
Average per year
5,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,459 miles
  • 2025 – 114,688 miles
  • 2024 – 111,198 miles
  • 2023 – 108,596 miles
  • 2022 – 106,081 miles
  • 2021 – 102,571 miles
  • 2020 – 96,829 miles
  • 2019 – 91,489 miles
  • 2018 – 86,005 miles
  • 2017 – 80,872 miles
  • 2016 – 73,507 miles
  • 2015 – 66,055 miles
  • 2014 – 53,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,459 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need changing soon

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,459 miles (+2,771)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,459 miles
    Test number
    750165735483
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass114,688 miles (+3,490)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,688 miles
    Test number
    981769615532
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass111,198 miles (+2,602)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,198 miles
    Test number
    531320096423
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass108,596 miles (+2,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,596 miles
    Test number
    161690366017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass106,081 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,081 miles
    Test number
    357844193954
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail106,068 miles (+3,497)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,068 miles
    Test number
    910273808853
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,571 miles (+5,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    400495147189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge distorted tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,829 miles
    Test number
    152284283933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,829 miles (+5,340)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,829 miles
    Test number
    316518002426
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,489 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,489 miles
    Test number
    617627622250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,005 miles (+5,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    686965580687
    • AdvisoryN.s.r tyre worn low inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn low inner edge

  12. Pass80,872 miles (+7,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,872 miles
    Test number
    846710178763
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass73,507 miles (+7,452)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,507 miles
    Test number
    969152452113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,055 miles (+12,883)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,055 miles
    Test number
    217212295041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    386715704111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    839624304137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 VWT

Does S23 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 VWT is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 VWT?
The MOT on S23 VWT is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 VWT done?
S23 VWT was recorded at 117,459 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,330 miles a year.
Has S23 VWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 VWT has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 VWT 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 VWT find?
S23 VWT passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside shoulder.

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