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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

S3 FAEMOT history

S3 FAE is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,447 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FAE was last recorded at 111,447 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 3,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,651 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,796 miles
Average per year
6,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,447 miles
  • 2025 – 107,651 miles
  • 2024 – 103,633 miles
  • 2023 – 99,210 miles
  • 2022 – 94,148 miles
  • 2021 – 91,457 miles
  • 2020 – 85,532 miles
  • 2019 – 84,155 miles
  • 2018 – 81,012 miles
  • 2017 – 77,800 miles
  • 2016 – 74,710 miles
  • 2015 – 61,226 miles
  • 2014 – 33,590 miles
  • 2013 – 24,232 miles
  • 2012 – 16,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,447 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,447 miles
    Test number
    923434766194
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail111,447 miles (+3,796)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,447 miles
    Test number
    846019668574
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass107,651 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,651 miles
    Test number
    943038549636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,633 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,633 miles
    Test number
    897649902099
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail103,633 miles (+4,423)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,633 miles
    Test number
    316435144465
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,210 miles (+5,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,210 miles
    Test number
    232223070236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,148 miles
    Test number
    748216957247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,148 miles (+2,691)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,148 miles
    Test number
    594774704133
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass91,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,457 miles
    Test number
    612251233874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,457 miles (+5,925)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,457 miles
    Test number
    709055963323
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass85,532 miles (+1,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,532 miles
    Test number
    743354231976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass84,155 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,155 miles
    Test number
    745894626629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail84,150 miles (+3,138)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,150 miles
    Test number
    701432026458
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass81,012 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,012 miles
    Test number
    967816819539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,800 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,800 miles
    Test number
    169874518348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,710 miles (+13,484)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    663738104208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,226 miles (+27,636)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,226 miles
    Test number
    319086485084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,590 miles (+9,358)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,590 miles
    Test number
    835195084036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,232 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,232 miles
    Test number
    506700423159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,107 miles
    Test number
    815514042149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 FAE

Does S3 FAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 FAE is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 FAE?
The MOT on S3 FAE is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 FAE done?
S3 FAE was recorded at 111,447 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,716 miles a year.
Has S3 FAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FAE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 FAE 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 FAE find?
S3 FAE passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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