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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S3 EKVMOT history

S3 EKV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 78,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
78,683 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 EKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 EKV was last recorded at 78,683 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,683 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,683 miles
  • 2025 – 71,760 miles
  • 2024 – 64,593 miles
  • 2023 – 56,930 miles
  • 2022 – 54,689 miles
  • 2021 – 50,044 miles
  • 2020 – 44,950 miles
  • 2019 – 40,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,683 miles
  • AdvisoryBrakes squealingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight, mid section (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    756052654044
    • AdvisoryBrakes squealing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight, mid section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail78,683 miles (+6,923)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    936422130787
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged, digit no longer a solid shade of black (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrakes squealing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight, mid section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass71,760 miles (+7,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,760 miles
    Test number
    457362334847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass64,593 miles (+7,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,593 miles
    Test number
    815092723500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,930 miles
    Test number
    999852666620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,930 miles (+2,241)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,930 miles
    Test number
    849445258799
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass54,689 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,689 miles
    Test number
    327690448526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,044 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,044 miles
    Test number
    561945132307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,950 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,950 miles
    Test number
    995770146648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,082 miles
    Test number
    363329627719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 EKV

Does S3 EKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 EKV is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 EKV?
The MOT on S3 EKV is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 EKV done?
S3 EKV was recorded at 78,683 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 5,706 miles a year.
Has S3 EKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 EKV has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 EKV 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 S3 EKV find?
S3 EKV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: brakes squealing; nearside rear coil spring corroded slight, mid section; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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