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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

S28 OVTMOT history

S28 OVT is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 98,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

S28 OVT grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,447 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 OVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 OVT was last recorded at 98,447 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 6,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,561 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,886 miles
Average per year
6,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,447 miles
  • 2025 – 91,561 miles
  • 2024 – 85,246 miles
  • 2023 – 77,195 miles
  • 2022 – 70,592 miles
  • 2021 – 64,973 miles
  • 2020 – 60,531 miles
  • 2019 – 54,550 miles
  • 2017 – 48,173 miles
  • 2016 – 39,342 miles
  • 2015 – 31,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,447 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,447 miles (+6,886)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,447 miles
    Test number
    750121966384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,561 miles (+6,315)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,561 miles
    Test number
    226325371186
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,246 miles (+8,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,246 miles
    Test number
    743633362113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass77,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,195 miles
    Test number
    528776388992
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail77,195 miles (+6,603)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,195 miles
    Test number
    690358735275
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads excesively worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass70,592 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    244457920977
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail70,592 miles (+5,619)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    552377659564
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,973 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,973 miles
    Test number
    512975892684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,531 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,531 miles
    Test number
    309576654887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,550 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,550 miles
    Test number
    932919366147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,173 miles (+8,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,173 miles
    Test number
    527290947869
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Pass39,342 miles (+7,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,342 miles
    Test number
    935735936361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass31,480 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,480 miles
    Test number
    751097944811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,739 miles
    Test number
    258240885008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S28 OVT

Does S28 OVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 OVT is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 OVT?
The MOT on S28 OVT is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 OVT done?
S28 OVT was recorded at 98,447 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,522 miles a year.
Has S28 OVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 OVT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S28 OVT 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 S28 OVT find?
S28 OVT passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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