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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S44 DFAMOT history

S44 DFA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 95,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S44 DFA grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,191 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 DFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 DFA was last recorded at 95,191 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 5,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,483 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,708 miles
Average per year
8,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,191 miles
  • 2025 – 89,483 miles
  • 2024 – 84,783 miles
  • 2023 – 79,952 miles
  • 2022 – 73,207 miles
  • 2021 – 60,633 miles
  • 2020 – 47,365 miles
  • 2019 – 37,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,191 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 20 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,191 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,191 miles
    Test number
    677032903276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,483 miles (+4,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,483 miles
    Test number
    579104807414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass84,783 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,783 miles
    Test number
    334827228050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,952 miles (+6,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,952 miles
    Test number
    333466170599
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass73,207 miles (+12,574)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,207 miles
    Test number
    388290168962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,633 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,633 miles
    Test number
    988801495226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,628 miles (+13,263)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,628 miles
    Test number
    218810891617
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass47,365 miles (+10,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,365 miles
    Test number
    715596405329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inside edges
  9. Pass37,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,327 miles
    Test number
    781943870676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about S44 DFA

Does S44 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 DFA is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 DFA?
The MOT on S44 DFA is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 DFA done?
S44 DFA was recorded at 95,191 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 8,814 miles a year.
Has S44 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 DFA has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S44 DFA 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 S44 DFA find?
S44 DFA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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