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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S40 BTAMOT history

S40 BTA is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 98,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,004 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BTA
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
30 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BTA was last recorded at 98,004 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 9,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,206 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,798 miles
Average per year
9,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,004 miles
  • 2024 – 88,206 miles
  • 2023 – 77,478 miles
  • 2022 – 67,886 miles
  • 2021 – 56,272 miles
  • 2020 – 50,248 miles
  • 2019 – 42,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,004 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 25 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,004 miles (+9,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,004 miles
    Test number
    830007985985
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass88,206 miles (+10,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,206 miles
    Test number
    358639542845
    • 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))
  3. Pass77,478 miles (+9,592)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,478 miles
    Test number
    130857370709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,886 miles (+11,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,886 miles
    Test number
    264975166466
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass56,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,272 miles
    Test number
    697858549296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,272 miles (+6,024)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,272 miles
    Test number
    257074132320
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass50,248 miles (+7,271)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,248 miles
    Test number
    818007929569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,977 miles
    Test number
    198229552557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 BTA

Does S40 BTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BTA is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 BTA?
The MOT on S40 BTA is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 BTA done?
S40 BTA was recorded at 98,004 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 9,262 miles a year.
Has S40 BTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BTA has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S40 BTA 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 BTA find?
S40 BTA passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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