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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S28 RCEMOT history

S28 RCE is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 60,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

S28 RCE black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,908 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 RCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 RCE was last recorded at 60,908 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 6,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,835 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,073 miles
Average per year
3,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,908 miles
  • 2024 – 54,835 miles
  • 2023 – 53,936 miles
  • 2022 – 52,336 miles
  • 2021 – 50,024 miles
  • 2020 – 48,382 miles
  • 2019 – 36,610 miles
  • 2018 – 32,730 miles
  • 2017 – 30,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,908 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,908 miles (+6,073)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,908 miles
    Test number
    173236047786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,835 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,835 miles
    Test number
    985082417343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass53,936 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    53,936 miles
    Test number
    154461945191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,910 miles (+1,574)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,910 miles
    Test number
    808734815428
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass52,336 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    52,336 miles
    Test number
    428208706896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,024 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    158276391486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,999 miles (+1,617)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    461662032305
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass48,382 miles (+11,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    48,382 miles
    Test number
    611083733561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass36,610 miles (+3,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,610 miles
    Test number
    743432075391
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass32,730 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,730 miles
    Test number
    855448554785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,569 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,569 miles
    Test number
    463600092965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,565 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,565 miles
    Test number
    171262432103
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Questions about S28 RCE

Does S28 RCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 RCE is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S28 RCE?
The MOT on S28 RCE is valid until 12 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 RCE done?
S28 RCE was recorded at 60,908 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
Has S28 RCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 RCE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S28 RCE 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 RCE find?
S28 RCE passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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