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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S3 YUEMOT history

S3 YUE is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2025.

S3 YUE black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2026
Mileage
131,093 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 YUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 YUE was last recorded at 131,093 miles on 24 Jun 2025, 6,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,994 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,099 miles
Average per year
6,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,093 miles
  • 2024 – 124,994 miles
  • 2023 – 119,891 miles
  • 2022 – 114,034 miles
  • 2021 – 108,711 miles
  • 2020 – 104,649 miles
  • 2019 – 98,414 miles
  • 2018 – 93,148 miles
  • 2017 – 86,736 miles
  • 2016 – 80,651 miles
  • 2015 – 70,685 miles
  • 2014 – 59,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,093 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,093 miles (+6,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,093 miles
    Test number
    583464707507
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,994 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,994 miles
    Test number
    125390452306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,891 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,891 miles
    Test number
    662740587469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Fail119,891 miles (+5,857)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,891 miles
    Test number
    132008119274
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake insecure inner brake disc shield (1.1.21 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  5. Pass114,034 miles (+5,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,034 miles
    Test number
    296267579241
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,711 miles (+4,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,711 miles
    Test number
    711446447592
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass104,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,649 miles
    Test number
    368205528274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail104,649 miles (+6,235)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,649 miles
    Test number
    544752360631
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,414 miles (+5,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,414 miles
    Test number
    675967595049
    • AdvisoryCovers preventing access to some components.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads look low.
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre is worn on the edges.

  10. Pass93,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,148 miles
    Test number
    709349177834
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Fail93,148 miles (+6,412)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,148 miles
    Test number
    817139886658
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass86,736 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,736 miles
    Test number
    563044504791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,651 miles (+9,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,651 miles
    Test number
    512004505341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer edge

  14. Fail70,685 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,685 miles
    Test number
    616312615094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass70,685 miles (+11,679)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,685 miles
    Test number
    955262915095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    266664914086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 YUE

Does S3 YUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 YUE expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 YUE?
The MOT on S3 YUE expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 YUE done?
S3 YUE was recorded at 131,093 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2025, an average of 6,300 miles a year.
Has S3 YUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 YUE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 YUE 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 YUE find?
S3 YUE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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