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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S3 HPBMOT history

S3 HPB is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 71,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
71,222 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HPB was last recorded at 71,222 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 6,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,286 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,936 miles
Average per year
7,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,222 miles
  • 2024 – 64,286 miles
  • 2023 – 57,331 miles
  • 2022 – 50,318 miles
  • 2021 – 42,365 miles
  • 2020 – 34,452 miles
  • 2019 – 24,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,222 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,222 miles (+6,936)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    71,222 miles
    Test number
    959782522397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,286 miles (+6,955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,286 miles
    Test number
    761452684120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,331 miles (+7,013)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,331 miles
    Test number
    849934038677
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass50,318 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    430321121508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,195 miles (+7,830)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,195 miles
    Test number
    522573336329
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass42,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    42,365 miles
    Test number
    151102932592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail42,365 miles (+7,913)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,365 miles
    Test number
    975042965171
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass34,452 miles (+10,336)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    34,452 miles
    Test number
    349528765955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,116 miles
    Test number
    670212096232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 HPB

Does S3 HPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HPB is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 HPB?
The MOT on S3 HPB 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 S3 HPB done?
S3 HPB was recorded at 71,222 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 7,903 miles a year.
Has S3 HPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HPB has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 HPB 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 HPB find?
S3 HPB passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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