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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S28 CHMMOT history

S28 CHM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 186,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2025.

S28 CHM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
186,977 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 CHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 CHM was last recorded at 186,977 miles on 7 Dec 2025, 1,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2025: 184,208 miles, lower than 184,689 miles on 1 Aug 2025.

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
185,793 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,184 miles
Average per year
7,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,977 miles
  • 2024 – 174,730 miles
  • 2023 – 169,249 miles
  • 2022 – 163,512 miles
  • 2021 – 161,267 miles
  • 2019 – 143,703 miles
  • 2018 – 137,493 miles
  • 2017 – 137,092 miles
  • 2016 – 135,169 miles
  • 2015 – 122,578 miles
  • 2014 – 114,974 miles
  • 2013 – 106,296 miles
  • 2012 – 96,842 miles
  • 2011 – 89,344 miles
  • 2010 – 81,320 miles
  • 2009 – 64,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,977 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m uneven wear across tyre (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m unven wear across tyre (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,977 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    186,977 miles
    Test number
    5026664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail185,793 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    185,793 miles
    Test number
    4769085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail184,208 miles (-481)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    184,208 miles
    Test number
    4619711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail184,689 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    184,689 miles
    Test number
    4597020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail184,384 miles (+9,654)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    184,384 miles
    Test number
    4539986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,730 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    174,730 miles
    Test number
    3142180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail174,587 miles (+5,338)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    174,587 miles
    Test number
    3122217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,249 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,249 miles
    Test number
    1971184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail168,901 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    168,901 miles
    Test number
    1872572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,512 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    163,512 miles
    Test number
    672697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail163,006 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    163,006 miles
    Test number
    563303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail161,267 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,267 miles
    Test number
    138682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail160,770 miles (+17,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,770 miles
    Test number
    69304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,703 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,703 miles
    Test number
    21496862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,493 miles (+401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,493 miles
    Test number
    736212003369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer TYRE SIDE WALL HAS CUTS NO CORD EXPOSED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass137,092 miles (+1,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,092 miles
    Test number
    173829397166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass135,169 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    135,169 miles
    Test number
    257543416706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m uneven wear across tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m unven wear across tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
  18. Fail135,165 miles (+12,587)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,165 miles
    Test number
    759961977657
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m uneven wear across tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m unven wear across tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
  19. Pass122,578 miles (+7,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,578 miles
    Test number
    322509161977
    • AdvisoryFront both brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to record-special notice issued
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  20. Pass114,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,974 miles
    Test number
    428843254200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail114,974 miles (+8,678)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,974 miles
    Test number
    859193054200
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
  22. Pass106,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,296 miles
    Test number
    605455373291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,296 miles (+9,454)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,296 miles
    Test number
    395464273496
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass96,842 miles (+7,498)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,842 miles
    Test number
    137813662285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,344 miles (+103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,344 miles
    Test number
    185624271224
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  26. Fail89,241 miles (+7,921)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,241 miles
    Test number
    346399261423
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  27. Pass81,320 miles (+16,860)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,320 miles
    Test number
    991914170229
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  28. Pass64,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,460 miles
    Test number
    261880479441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 CHM

Does S28 CHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 CHM is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S28 CHM?
The MOT on S28 CHM is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 CHM done?
S28 CHM was recorded at 186,977 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2025, an average of 7,440 miles a year.
Has S28 CHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 CHM has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S28 CHM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S28 CHM find?
S28 CHM passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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