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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

S31 REUMOT history

S31 REU is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 145,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

S31 REU silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
145,953 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
18,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 REU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
29 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 REU was last recorded at 145,953 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 26,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,245 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
26,708 miles
Average per year
18,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,953 miles
  • 2025 – 119,245 miles
  • 2023 – 57,025 miles
  • 2022 – 47,464 miles
  • 2021 – 32,119 miles
  • 2020 – 23,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,953 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    145,953 miles
    Test number
    549453692476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,948 miles (+26,703)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,948 miles
    Test number
    851567922476
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured cracked on inner rim/face (5.2.2 (a))
  3. Pass119,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,245 miles
    Test number
    269471515998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail119,243 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,243 miles
    Test number
    912001176586
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass160,233 km (+28,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    160,233 km
    Test number
    415475378761
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass131,986 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,986 km
    Test number
    795770445110
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions
  7. Fail131,985 km1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,985 km
    Test number
    565937651850
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions
  8. Pass57,025 miles (+9,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,025 miles
    Test number
    434880115505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass47,464 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    556829625651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail47,464 miles (+15,345)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    474994370456
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass32,119 miles (+8,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    32,119 miles
    Test number
    693786793868
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass23,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,930 miles
    Test number
    315430038638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 REU

Does S31 REU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 REU is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 REU?
The MOT on S31 REU is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 REU done?
S31 REU was recorded at 145,953 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 18,640 miles a year.
Has S31 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 REU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 REU 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 REU find?
S31 REU passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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