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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S44 SFYMOT history

S44 SFY is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 142,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S44 SFY grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
142,136 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 SFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 SFY was last recorded at 142,136 miles on 8 May 2026, 10,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,514 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,622 miles
Average per year
13,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,136 miles
  • 2025 – 131,514 miles
  • 2024 – 120,015 miles
  • 2023 – 111,001 miles
  • 2022 – 99,019 miles
  • 2021 – 67,436 miles
  • 2020 – 48,989 miles
  • 2019 – 45,198 miles
  • 2018 – 32,865 miles
  • 2017 – 19,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,136 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,136 miles (+10,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    142,136 miles
    Test number
    526405904221
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass131,514 miles (+11,499)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    131,514 miles
    Test number
    644328086489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,015 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,015 miles
    Test number
    466411329774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Fail119,954 miles (+8,953)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,954 miles
    Test number
    758925234094
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  5. Pass111,001 miles (+11,982)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,001 miles
    Test number
    627200187904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,019 miles (+31,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,019 miles
    Test number
    544374694017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass67,436 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,436 miles
    Test number
    219399427626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,407 miles (+18,418)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    669570467206
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass48,989 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    740895783708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,198 miles (+12,333)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,198 miles
    Test number
    689027505976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,865 miles (+12,980)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,865 miles
    Test number
    167748963973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,885 miles
    Test number
    216992603567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 SFY

Does S44 SFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 SFY is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 SFY?
The MOT on S44 SFY is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 SFY done?
S44 SFY was recorded at 142,136 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 13,385 miles a year.
Has S44 SFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 SFY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S44 SFY 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 SFY find?
S44 SFY passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side.

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