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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S27 GTHMOT history

S27 GTH is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

S27 GTH grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
133,201 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 GTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 GTH was last recorded at 133,201 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,201 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,201 miles
  • 2025 – 129,683 miles
  • 2024 – 124,676 miles
  • 2023 – 119,921 miles
  • 2022 – 113,854 miles
  • 2021 – 107,561 miles
  • 2020 – 102,896 miles
  • 2019 – 98,798 miles
  • 2018 – 92,401 miles
  • 2017 – 85,954 miles
  • 2016 – 77,853 miles
  • 2015 – 71,510 miles
  • 2014 – 67,734 miles
  • 2013 – 59,947 miles
  • 2012 – 51,500 miles
  • 2011 – 42,172 miles
  • 2010 – 35,916 miles
  • 2009 – 29,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,201 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rose bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    133,201 miles
    Test number
    995534217946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,201 miles (+3,518)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,201 miles
    Test number
    204434267594
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass129,683 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,683 miles
    Test number
    208510257916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,676 miles
    Test number
    881276822615
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail124,676 miles (+4,755)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,676 miles
    Test number
    172243415805
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass119,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,921 miles
    Test number
    799172742882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,919 miles (+6,065)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,919 miles
    Test number
    194975582510
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass113,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,854 miles
    Test number
    502789033351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail113,854 miles (+6,293)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,854 miles
    Test number
    380037597716
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass107,561 miles (+4,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,561 miles
    Test number
    147103421678
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fwd (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fwd (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass102,896 miles (+4,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,896 miles
    Test number
    632587445503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass98,798 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,798 miles
    Test number
    732967535250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,401 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,401 miles
    Test number
    193283961415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,954 miles
    Test number
    791109112096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,954 miles (+8,101)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,954 miles
    Test number
    775277934612
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass77,853 miles (+6,343)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,853 miles
    Test number
    113533049351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  17. Pass71,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,510 miles
    Test number
    610486848870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,510 miles (+3,776)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,510 miles
    Test number
    383127730893
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
  19. Pass67,734 miles (+7,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,734 miles
    Test number
    186752054280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass59,947 miles (+8,447)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,947 miles
    Test number
    815218543258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,500 miles (+9,328)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,500 miles
    Test number
    125648852236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,172 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,172 miles
    Test number
    946242051267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,916 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,916 miles
    Test number
    340844140499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,576 miles
    Test number
    652229339243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 GTH

Does S27 GTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 GTH is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 GTH?
The MOT on S27 GTH is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 GTH done?
S27 GTH was recorded at 133,201 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,083 miles a year.
Has S27 GTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 GTH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S27 GTH 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 S27 GTH find?
S27 GTH passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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