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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S31 MVNMOT history

S31 MVN is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 85,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,631 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 MVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 MVN was last recorded at 85,631 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 5,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,970 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,661 miles
Average per year
6,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,631 miles
  • 2024 – 79,970 miles
  • 2023 – 74,553 miles
  • 2022 – 69,230 miles
  • 2021 – 62,145 miles
  • 2020 – 54,020 miles
  • 2019 – 43,985 miles
  • 2018 – 37,033 miles
  • 2017 – 28,526 miles
  • 2016 – 25,020 miles
  • 2015 – 20,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,631 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,631 miles (+5,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,631 miles
    Test number
    579041626860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass79,970 miles (+5,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,970 miles
    Test number
    284581505721
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass74,553 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,553 miles
    Test number
    583909958033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,230 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,230 miles
    Test number
    791010047760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,145 miles (+8,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,145 miles
    Test number
    101325182201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,020 miles (+10,035)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,020 miles
    Test number
    673649884560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,985 miles
    Test number
    439697517454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,985 miles (+6,952)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,985 miles
    Test number
    192381975571
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plates incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass37,033 miles (+8,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,033 miles
    Test number
    967167774451
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass28,526 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,526 miles
    Test number
    644431660068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    25,020 miles
    Test number
    177131845009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,020 miles (+4,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,020 miles
    Test number
    117018969691
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass20,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,954 miles
    Test number
    177299285176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S31 MVN

Does S31 MVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 MVN is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 MVN?
The MOT on S31 MVN is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 MVN done?
S31 MVN was recorded at 85,631 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 6,228 miles a year.
Has S31 MVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 MVN has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2019.
Has the mileage on S31 MVN 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 S31 MVN find?
S31 MVN passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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