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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S24 CPLMOT history

S24 CPL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 133,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

S24 CPL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,723 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S24 CPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S24 CPL was last recorded at 133,723 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 11,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,574 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,149 miles
Average per year
9,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,723 miles
  • 2024 – 122,574 miles
  • 2023 – 110,947 miles
  • 2022 – 100,113 miles
  • 2021 – 89,265 miles
  • 2020 – 77,904 miles
  • 2019 – 66,425 miles
  • 2018 – 57,960 miles
  • 2017 – 50,532 miles
  • 2016 – 41,828 miles
  • 2015 – 38,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,723 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,723 miles
    Test number
    192311349340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,723 miles (+11,149)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,723 miles
    Test number
    174358795975
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,574 miles (+11,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,574 miles
    Test number
    187115797398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,947 miles (+10,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,947 miles
    Test number
    609329895342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,113 miles (+10,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,113 miles
    Test number
    966428422494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass89,265 miles (+11,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,265 miles
    Test number
    758364133383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,904 miles (+11,479)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,904 miles
    Test number
    539897009572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    703977313486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,425 miles (+8,465)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    623461642341
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass57,960 miles (+7,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,960 miles
    Test number
    872161394056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass50,532 miles (+8,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    755928613273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass41,828 miles (+3,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,828 miles
    Test number
    379264611191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear partial damage to Air Below

  13. Pass38,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,260 miles
    Test number
    926299065189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S24 CPL

Does S24 CPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S24 CPL is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S24 CPL?
The MOT on S24 CPL is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S24 CPL done?
S24 CPL was recorded at 133,723 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 9,121 miles a year.
Has S24 CPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S24 CPL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S24 CPL 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 S24 CPL find?
S24 CPL passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the two; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of the two.

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