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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S26 GMHMOT history

S26 GMH is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 192,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

S26 GMH grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
192,066 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 GMH
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 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 GMH was last recorded at 192,066 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,504 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,562 miles
Average per year
11,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,066 miles
  • 2025 – 190,504 miles
  • 2024 – 185,180 miles
  • 2023 – 181,440 miles
  • 2022 – 177,934 miles
  • 2021 – 172,387 miles
  • 2020 – 150,293 miles
  • 2019 – 120,072 miles
  • 2018 – 109,672 miles
  • 2017 – 98,312 miles
  • 2016 – 78,581 miles
  • 2015 – 61,121 miles
  • 2014 – 47,541 miles
  • 2013 – 38,109 miles
  • 2012 – 29,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,066 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,066 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    192,066 miles
    Test number
    856396215243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,504 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    190,504 miles
    Test number
    221186133522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,180 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    185,180 miles
    Test number
    384309854406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,440 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    181,440 miles
    Test number
    961223041125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass177,934 miles (+5,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,934 miles
    Test number
    376821845406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass172,387 miles (+22,094)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,387 miles
    Test number
    251382397996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,293 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    150,293 miles
    Test number
    865993687627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,291 miles (+30,219)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,291 miles
    Test number
    287253534876
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,072 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,072 miles
    Test number
    102115068062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,071 miles (+10,399)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,071 miles
    Test number
    926592729256
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass109,672 miles (+11,360)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,672 miles
    Test number
    999847074922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,312 miles (+19,731)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,312 miles
    Test number
    782234612760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,581 miles (+17,460)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,581 miles
    Test number
    551010555139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,121 miles (+4,265)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,121 miles
    Test number
    397576235429
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail56,856 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,856 miles
    Test number
    337743015067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass56,856 miles (+9,315)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,856 miles
    Test number
    478353515070
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass47,541 miles (+9,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,541 miles
    Test number
    997137304005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,109 miles (+8,425)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,109 miles
    Test number
    275197503041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,684 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,684 miles
    Test number
    217827112021
    • NoteExhaust emission to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Questions about S26 GMH

Does S26 GMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 GMH is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 GMH?
The MOT on S26 GMH is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 GMH done?
S26 GMH was recorded at 192,066 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 11,117 miles a year.
Has S26 GMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 GMH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S26 GMH 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 S26 GMH find?
S26 GMH passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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