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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S25 NUBMOT history

S25 NUB is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 187,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
187,560 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 NUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 NUB was last recorded at 187,560 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 6,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,794 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,766 miles
Average per year
11,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,560 miles
  • 2025 – 180,794 miles
  • 2024 – 162,334 miles
  • 2023 – 159,875 miles
  • 2022 – 157,765 miles
  • 2021 – 157,765 miles
  • 2020 – 147,797 miles
  • 2019 – 143,383 miles
  • 2018 – 137,268 miles
  • 2017 – 124,303 miles
  • 2016 – 112,944 miles
  • 2015 – 95,986 miles
  • 2014 – 73,923 miles
  • 2013 – 47,387 miles
  • 2012 – 30,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,560 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,560 miles (+6,766)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    187,560 miles
    Test number
    949002980324
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass180,794 miles (+18,460)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,794 miles
    Test number
    414629149716
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not working
  3. Pass162,334 miles (+2,459)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,334 miles
    Test number
    851973478738
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass159,875 miles (+2,110)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,875 miles
    Test number
    561423166226
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass157,765 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,765 miles
    Test number
    300196005547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Fail157,765 miles (+9,968)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,765 miles
    Test number
    882777746408
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass147,797 miles (+4,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,797 miles
    Test number
    329618563601
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass143,383 miles (+6,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,383 miles
    Test number
    608660601308
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass137,268 miles (+12,965)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    137,268 miles
    Test number
    993834824730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,303 miles (+11,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,303 miles
    Test number
    796048561547
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass112,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    112,944 miles
    Test number
    405727641114
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Fail112,944 miles (+16,958)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,944 miles
    Test number
    687190868252
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords also exposed (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass95,986 miles (+22,063)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    309060445803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,923 miles (+26,536)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,923 miles
    Test number
    536932534303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,387 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,387 miles
    Test number
    656580943314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,388 miles (+13,182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,388 miles
    Test number
    859005863141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    275991882485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,206 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    165460682101
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S25 NUB

Does S25 NUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 NUB is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 NUB?
The MOT on S25 NUB is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 NUB done?
S25 NUB was recorded at 187,560 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 11,571 miles a year.
Has S25 NUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 NUB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S25 NUB 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 S25 NUB find?
S25 NUB passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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