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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S31 SBCMOT history

S31 SBC is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

S31 SBC black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,948 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 SBC
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
20 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 SBC was last recorded at 172,948 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 6,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2017: 97,121 miles, lower than 920,551 miles on 4 Nov 2016.

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
166,294 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,654 miles
Average per year
9,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,948 miles
  • 2024 – 166,294 miles
  • 2023 – 157,602 miles
  • 2022 – 150,438 miles
  • 2021 – 134,591 miles
  • 2020 – 125,864 miles
  • 2019 – 112,397 miles
  • 2018 – 101,812 miles
  • 2017 – 97,121 miles
  • 2016 – 920,551 miles
  • 2015 – 90,661 miles
  • 2014 – 88,282 miles
  • 2013 – 78,511 miles
  • 2012 – 67,306 miles
  • 2011 – 55,529 miles
  • 2010 – 36,228 miles
  • 2009 – 21,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,948 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,948 miles (+6,654)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,948 miles
    Test number
    282685631887
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass166,294 miles (+8,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,294 miles
    Test number
    789070873010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,602 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,602 miles
    Test number
    462222217163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,438 miles (+15,847)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,438 miles
    Test number
    714654739312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,591 miles (+8,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,591 miles
    Test number
    534153700491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,864 miles (+13,467)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,864 miles
    Test number
    209785961078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,397 miles (+10,585)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,397 miles
    Test number
    152975518524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,812 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,812 miles
    Test number
    806710604208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,121 miles (-823,430)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,121 miles
    Test number
    881074040934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass920,551 miles (+829,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    920,551 miles
    Test number
    410084479292
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass90,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,661 miles
    Test number
    963964700646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,661 miles (+2,379)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,661 miles
    Test number
    441190727603
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail88,282 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    556000914310
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass88,282 miles (+9,771)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    906320914378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,511 miles
    Test number
    498840213438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,511 miles (+11,205)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,511 miles
    Test number
    817355203363
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass67,306 miles (+11,777)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,306 miles
    Test number
    476224112412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,529 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    847311011347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,375 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,375 miles
    Test number
    337773171067
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,375 miles (+12,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,375 miles
    Test number
    846533971077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,228 miles
    Test number
    101764960013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,228 miles (+14,704)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,228 miles
    Test number
    333204460007
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass21,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,524 miles
    Test number
    820344269013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 SBC

Does S31 SBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 SBC is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 SBC?
The MOT on S31 SBC is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 SBC done?
S31 SBC was recorded at 172,948 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 9,027 miles a year.
Has S31 SBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 SBC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on S31 SBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S31 SBC find?
S31 SBC passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector insecure; nearside rear windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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