BMW logo

BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S27 SHKMOT history

S27 SHK is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

S27 SHK silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,583 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,418 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S27 SHK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S27 SHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 SHK was last recorded at 144,583 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,556 miles · 4 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
6,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,583 miles
  • 2025 – 139,869 miles
  • 2024 – 133,898 miles
  • 2023 – 129,173 miles
  • 2022 – 125,828 miles
  • 2021 – 120,982 miles
  • 2020 – 116,563 miles
  • 2019 – 111,734 miles
  • 2018 – 106,148 miles
  • 2017 – 94,921 miles
  • 2016 – 81,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,583 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake dust cover plate insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,583 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,583 miles
    Test number
    469144980261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake dust cover plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail144,556 miles (+4,687)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,556 miles
    Test number
    471870954867
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake dust cover plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass139,869 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,869 miles
    Test number
    764988440929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,898 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,898 miles
    Test number
    296303395972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,896 miles (+4,723)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,896 miles
    Test number
    350894287536
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass129,173 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,173 miles
    Test number
    125499972303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,828 miles (+4,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,828 miles
    Test number
    297917817360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass120,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,982 miles
    Test number
    927058167173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,978 miles (+4,415)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,978 miles
    Test number
    471701076865
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect and rear (0.1 (c))
  10. Pass116,563 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,563 miles
    Test number
    615149203245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,734 miles (+5,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,734 miles
    Test number
    427548532035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass106,148 miles (+11,227)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,148 miles
    Test number
    906025844213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,921 miles (+13,914)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,921 miles
    Test number
    544664821507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,007 miles
    Test number
    680555762091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 SHK

Does S27 SHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 SHK is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 SHK?
The MOT on S27 SHK is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 SHK done?
S27 SHK was recorded at 144,583 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 6,418 miles a year.
Has S27 SHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 SHK has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S27 SHK 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 SHK find?
S27 SHK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

Browse all S27S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.