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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S28 BEYMOT history

S28 BEY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 203,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

S28 BEY black 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 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
203,209 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 BEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 BEY was last recorded at 203,209 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 4,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2022: 172,127 miles, lower than 179,022 miles on 10 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
198,291 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,918 miles
Average per year
12,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,209 miles
  • 2025 – 198,291 miles
  • 2024 – 196,125 miles
  • 2023 – 184,154 miles
  • 2022 – 172,127 miles
  • 2021 – 179,022 miles
  • 2020 – 133,210 miles
  • 2019 – 128,458 miles
  • 2018 – 117,205 miles
  • 2017 – 104,520 miles
  • 2016 – 97,968 miles
  • 2015 – 85,000 miles
  • 2014 – 64,670 miles
  • 2013 – 43,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,209 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,209 miles (+4,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    203,209 miles
    Test number
    909984927537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass198,291 miles (+2,166)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    198,291 miles
    Test number
    544740038184
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Worn close to legal limit 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Rear Worn close to legal limit, 2mm

  3. Pass196,125 miles (+11,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    196,125 miles
    Test number
    506344412733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass184,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    184,154 miles
    Test number
    712254695351
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail184,154 miles (+12,027)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,154 miles
    Test number
    868997770249
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass172,127 miles (-6,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,127 miles
    Test number
    938092931161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass179,022 miles (+20,230)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    179,022 miles
    Test number
    812395923181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail158,792 miles (+25,582)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,792 miles
    Test number
    472457665738
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass133,210 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,210 miles
    Test number
    947887338276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,109 miles (+4,651)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,109 miles
    Test number
    795544107327
    • DangerousShock absorbers likely to become detached near side both shock spring broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass128,458 miles (+11,253)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,458 miles
    Test number
    504219396605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,205 miles (+12,685)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,205 miles
    Test number
    395610458980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,520 miles (+6,552)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,520 miles
    Test number
    968727406300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,968 miles (+12,968)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,968 miles
    Test number
    709993364396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,000 miles (+20,330)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,000 miles
    Test number
    416507995114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyre's are worn on outer edge's

  16. Pass64,670 miles (+21,264)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,670 miles
    Test number
    549873404244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,406 miles
    Test number
    559096583143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 BEY

Does S28 BEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 BEY is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 BEY?
The MOT on S28 BEY is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 BEY done?
S28 BEY was recorded at 203,209 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 12,145 miles a year.
Has S28 BEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 BEY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S28 BEY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S28 BEY find?
S28 BEY passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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