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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S40 BOBMOT history

S40 BOB is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 74,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

S40 BOB silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
74,257 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BOB
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
16 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BOB was last recorded at 74,257 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 5,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,370 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,887 miles
Average per year
7,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,257 miles
  • 2025 – 68,370 miles
  • 2024 – 59,579 miles
  • 2023 – 51,341 miles
  • 2022 – 44,062 miles
  • 2021 – 36,139 miles
  • 2020 – 29,287 miles
  • 2019 – 23,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,257 miles (+5,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    74,257 miles
    Test number
    705016839218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 1.6mm markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass68,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    983908716430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,370 miles (+8,791)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    785588374759
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass59,579 miles (+245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    589889297368
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail59,334 miles (+7,993)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,334 miles
    Test number
    271931596386
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  6. Pass51,341 miles (+7,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,341 miles
    Test number
    460314280750
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass44,062 miles (+7,923)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,062 miles
    Test number
    811581867982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,139 miles (+6,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,139 miles
    Test number
    285541777413
    • 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))

  9. Pass29,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    29,287 miles
    Test number
    218112678015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail29,287 miles (+5,699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,287 miles
    Test number
    716108563524
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass23,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    23,588 miles
    Test number
    311386455435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 BOB

Does S40 BOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BOB is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 BOB?
The MOT on S40 BOB is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 BOB done?
S40 BOB was recorded at 74,257 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 7,263 miles a year.
Has S40 BOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BOB has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 BOB 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 S40 BOB find?
S40 BOB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 1.6mm markers; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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