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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S3 TPHMOT history

S3 TPH is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 147,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

S3 TPH silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
147,046 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
15,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
9 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TPH was last recorded at 147,046 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,886 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
160 miles
Average per year
15,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,046 miles
  • 2024 – 131,543 miles
  • 2023 – 116,994 miles
  • 2022 – 101,493 miles
  • 2021 – 86,840 miles
  • 2020 – 75,362 miles
  • 2019 – 56,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,046 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,046 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    147,046 miles
    Test number
    548231932188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,886 miles (+15,343)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,886 miles
    Test number
    809071581894
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass131,543 miles (+14,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,543 miles
    Test number
    498746367314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass116,994 miles (+15,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,994 miles
    Test number
    855853263782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass101,493 miles (+14,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,493 miles
    Test number
    797736521812
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  6. Pass86,840 miles (+11,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,840 miles
    Test number
    521783764126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass75,362 miles (+18,990)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,362 miles
    Test number
    967945618966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,372 miles
    Test number
    913947641068
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about S3 TPH

Does S3 TPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 TPH is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 TPH?
The MOT on S3 TPH is valid until 10 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 TPH done?
S3 TPH was recorded at 147,046 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 15,213 miles a year.
Has S3 TPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TPH has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 TPH 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 TPH find?
S3 TPH passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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