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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S40 THWMOT history

S40 THW is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 86,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,005 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 THW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
20 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 THW was last recorded at 86,005 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,940 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
9,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,005 miles
  • 2025 – 77,880 miles
  • 2024 – 69,259 miles
  • 2023 – 54,700 miles
  • 2022 – 38,610 miles
  • 2021 – 26,720 miles
  • 2019 – 16,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,005 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    466058971716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,005 miles (+65)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    484364593163
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Fail85,940 miles (+8,060)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,940 miles
    Test number
    876449093077
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,880 miles (+8,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    77,880 miles
    Test number
    268283334630
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,259 miles (+14,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,259 miles
    Test number
    682740081516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass54,700 miles (+16,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,700 miles
    Test number
    788474757423
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass38,610 miles (+11,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    38,610 miles
    Test number
    544354503359
    • 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))

  8. Pass26,720 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    26,720 miles
    Test number
    513173921051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,134 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,134 miles
    Test number
    588011254862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    16,380 miles
    Test number
    274384031316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 THW

Does S40 THW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 THW is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 THW?
The MOT on S40 THW is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 THW done?
S40 THW was recorded at 86,005 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 9,464 miles a year.
Has S40 THW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 THW has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 THW 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 THW find?
S40 THW passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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