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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S44 HDUMOT history

S44 HDU is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

S44 HDU white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,554 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 HDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 HDU was last recorded at 104,554 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2019: 78,376 miles, lower than 78,541 miles on 10 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,009 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,545 miles
Average per year
4,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,554 miles
  • 2025 – 102,009 miles
  • 2024 – 101,602 miles
  • 2023 – 98,299 miles
  • 2022 – 93,641 miles
  • 2021 – 88,879 miles
  • 2020 – 82,705 miles
  • 2019 – 78,376 miles
  • 2018 – 78,541 miles
  • 2017 – 68,192 miles
  • 2016 – 61,128 miles
  • 2015 – 56,747 miles
  • 2014 – 53,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,554 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,554 miles (+2,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,554 miles
    Test number
    647394925522
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,009 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,009 miles
    Test number
    262289385584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,005 miles (+403)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,005 miles
    Test number
    158785607085
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,602 miles (+3,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,602 miles
    Test number
    616948651475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,299 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,299 miles
    Test number
    890605004464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail98,294 miles (+4,653)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,294 miles
    Test number
    325624296461
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,641 miles (+4,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,641 miles
    Test number
    561461189762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,879 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,879 miles
    Test number
    913721462450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,868 miles (+6,163)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,868 miles
    Test number
    800523341590
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm ball joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm ball joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,705 miles (+4,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,705 miles
    Test number
    190200321440
    • 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))

  11. Pass78,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,376 miles
    Test number
    258669813390
    • 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))

  12. Fail78,376 miles (-165)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,376 miles
    Test number
    104693036620
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Pass78,541 miles (+10,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,541 miles
    Test number
    569982112803
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass68,192 miles (+7,064)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,192 miles
    Test number
    379036705978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    731484958076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,128 miles (+4,381)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,128 miles
    Test number
    628580432419
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass56,747 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,747 miles
    Test number
    703034594254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    247692854216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,452 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    599281154271
    • FailureNearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Questions about S44 HDU

Does S44 HDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 HDU is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 HDU?
The MOT on S44 HDU is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 HDU done?
S44 HDU was recorded at 104,554 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,244 miles a year.
Has S44 HDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 HDU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S44 HDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S44 HDU find?
S44 HDU passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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