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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S3 PWCMOT history

S3 PWC is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 64,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
64,555 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 PWC
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
20 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 PWC was last recorded at 64,555 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,709 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,846 miles
Average per year
4,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,555 miles
  • 2024 – 60,709 miles
  • 2023 – 57,458 miles
  • 2022 – 54,245 miles
  • 2021 – 48,711 miles
  • 2020 – 45,102 miles
  • 2019 – 42,155 miles
  • 2018 – 34,026 miles
  • 2017 – 26,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,555 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,555 miles (+3,846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    513985298077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass60,709 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    106900259231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,458 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,458 miles
    Test number
    110325575269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,245 miles (+5,534)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,245 miles
    Test number
    490571568243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,711 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,711 miles
    Test number
    294415746468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,102 miles (+2,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,102 miles
    Test number
    395615973392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass42,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,155 miles
    Test number
    807405540900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail42,155 miles (+8,129)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,155 miles
    Test number
    967799223631
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass34,026 miles (+7,442)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,026 miles
    Test number
    655224891813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass26,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    26,584 miles
    Test number
    969614857904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,583 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,583 miles
    Test number
    765503786090
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S3 PWC

Does S3 PWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 PWC is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 PWC?
The MOT on S3 PWC is valid until 1 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 PWC done?
S3 PWC was recorded at 64,555 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,764 miles a year.
Has S3 PWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 PWC has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 PWC 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 PWC find?
S3 PWC passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction arm bushes, and 1 more.

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