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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S40 ULSMOT history

S40 ULS is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 85,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,761 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ULS
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
12 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 ULS was last recorded at 85,761 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 11,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,765 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,996 miles
Average per year
7,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,761 miles
  • 2025 – 73,765 miles
  • 2024 – 60,771 miles
  • 2023 – 51,457 miles
  • 2022 – 44,646 miles
  • 2021 – 39,859 miles
  • 2020 – 36,332 miles
  • 2019 – 30,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,761 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,761 miles (+11,996)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,761 miles
    Test number
    763607303803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,765 miles (+12,994)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,765 miles
    Test number
    281696390598
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass60,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,771 miles
    Test number
    939687712248
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  4. Fail60,771 miles (+9,314)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,771 miles
    Test number
    587385834371
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  5. Pass51,457 miles (+6,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,457 miles
    Test number
    292364616302
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass44,646 miles (+4,787)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,646 miles
    Test number
    730936271093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,859 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,859 miles
    Test number
    326723465323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,332 miles (+6,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,332 miles
    Test number
    557129897618
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES TREAD DE-LAMINATING ON INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE
  9. Pass30,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    993220021952
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

Questions about S40 ULS

Does S40 ULS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 ULS is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 ULS?
The MOT on S40 ULS is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 ULS done?
S40 ULS was recorded at 85,761 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 7,871 miles a year.
Has S40 ULS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ULS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 ULS 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 ULS find?
S40 ULS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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