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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S36 UROMOT history

S36 URO is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 197,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

S36 URO silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
197,489 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S36 URO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
13 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S36 URO was last recorded at 197,489 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,996 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,493 miles
Average per year
14,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,489 miles
  • 2025 – 194,996 miles
  • 2023 – 165,593 miles
  • 2022 – 151,126 miles
  • 2021 – 137,927 miles
  • 2019 – 114,760 miles
  • 2018 – 76,496 miles
  • 2017 – 61,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,489 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water imgress (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,489 miles (+2,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    197,489 miles
    Test number
    269748130657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water imgress (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail194,996 miles (+12,991)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,996 miles
    Test number
    891053818320
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has been run flat and damaged its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass182,005 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,005 miles
    Test number
    534584841635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail182,004 miles (+16,411)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,004 miles
    Test number
    460948283842
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,593 miles (+14,467)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    165,593 miles
    Test number
    868191794849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,126 miles (+10,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,126 miles
    Test number
    718064529679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass140,550 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,550 miles
    Test number
    387849844047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,515 miles (+2,588)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,515 miles
    Test number
    678194090000
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass137,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,927 miles
    Test number
    998921574963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,925 miles (+23,165)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,925 miles
    Test number
    996800187554
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass114,760 miles (+17,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,760 miles
    Test number
    426526146954
    • AdvisoryN/s/f side repeter dim

  12. Pass97,068 miles (+20,572)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,068 miles
    Test number
    212395553342
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass76,496 miles (+15,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,496 miles
    Test number
    478849175289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass61,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    994106844799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S36 URO

Does S36 URO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S36 URO is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S36 URO?
The MOT on S36 URO is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S36 URO done?
S36 URO was recorded at 197,489 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 14,925 miles a year.
Has S36 URO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S36 URO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S36 URO 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 S36 URO find?
S36 URO passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water imgress, and 1 more.

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