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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S3 XAKMOT history

S3 XAK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 120,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,906 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XAK was last recorded at 120,906 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,337 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,569 miles
Average per year
9,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,906 miles
  • 2024 – 111,216 miles
  • 2023 – 107,186 miles
  • 2022 – 95,456 miles
  • 2021 – 82,639 miles
  • 2019 – 63,867 miles
  • 2018 – 51,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,906 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bush for differential (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,906 miles (+1,569)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,906 miles
    Test number
    744953114583
    • MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bush for differential (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass119,337 miles (+8,121)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,337 miles
    Test number
    484964703955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,216 miles (+4,030)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,216 miles
    Test number
    407566109596
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass107,186 miles (+11,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,186 miles
    Test number
    630933157517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass95,456 miles (+12,817)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,456 miles
    Test number
    604827731901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    144117982511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail82,639 miles (+18,772)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    744921998036
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass63,867 miles (+12,197)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,867 miles
    Test number
    421953426233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,670 miles
    Test number
    365262864709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XAK

Does S3 XAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XAK is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 XAK?
The MOT on S3 XAK is valid until 8 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 XAK done?
S3 XAK was recorded at 120,906 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 9,925 miles a year.
Has S3 XAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XAK has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 XAK 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 XAK find?
S3 XAK passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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