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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S31 VAJMOT history

S31 VAJ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Sept 2014. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 113,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
113,870 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 VAJ
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
26 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 VAJ was last recorded at 113,870 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 11,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,983 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
11,887 miles
Average per year
11,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,870 miles
  • 2024 – 101,983 miles
  • 2022 – 80,006 miles
  • 2021 – 74,061 miles
  • 2020 – 63,394 miles
  • 2019 – 47,951 miles
  • 2018 – 38,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,870 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 11 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,870 miles (+11,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,870 miles
    Test number
    911260994719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass101,983 miles (+21,977)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,983 miles
    Test number
    560647196192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,006 miles
    Test number
    110366744295
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail80,006 miles (+5,945)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,006 miles
    Test number
    465114571666
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass74,061 miles (+10,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,061 miles
    Test number
    664812440805
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass63,394 miles (+15,443)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,394 miles
    Test number
    202372614689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,951 miles (+9,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,951 miles
    Test number
    611263961560
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass38,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,163 miles
    Test number
    690125137826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 VAJ

Does S31 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 VAJ expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 VAJ?
The MOT on S31 VAJ expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 VAJ done?
S31 VAJ was recorded at 113,870 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 11,692 miles a year.
Has S31 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 VAJ has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S31 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
S31 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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