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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S47 DJLMOT history

S47 DJL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

S47 DJL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,828 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S47 DJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S47 DJL was last recorded at 142,828 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 4,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2023: 130,991 miles, lower than 190,561 miles on 11 Nov 2022.

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
137,944 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,884 miles
Average per year
3,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,828 miles
  • 2024 – 137,944 miles
  • 2023 – 130,991 miles
  • 2022 – 190,561 miles
  • 2021 – 185,760 miles
  • 2020 – 177,989 miles
  • 2019 – 171,366 miles
  • 2018 – 164,749 miles
  • 2017 – 160,872 miles
  • 2016 – 152,978 miles
  • 2015 – 130,570 miles
  • 2014 – 122,396 miles
  • 2013 – 112,464 miles
  • 2012 – 104,325 miles
  • 2011 – 93,650 miles
  • 2010 – 83,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,828 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,828 miles (+4,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,828 miles
    Test number
    962371100191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass137,944 miles (+6,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,944 miles
    Test number
    243137515096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass130,991 miles (-59,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,991 miles
    Test number
    813582294905
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass190,561 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    190,561 miles
    Test number
    478106826219
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail190,504 miles (+4,744)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,504 miles
    Test number
    675803959817
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass185,760 miles (+7,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    185,760 miles
    Test number
    391400570133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass177,989 miles (+6,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    177,989 miles
    Test number
    375781887251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass171,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,366 miles
    Test number
    571433615386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail171,366 miles (+6,617)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,366 miles
    Test number
    477051720739
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass164,749 miles (+3,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    164,749 miles
    Test number
    812428821233
    • 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))

  11. Pass160,872 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    160,872 miles
    Test number
    268953434129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,978 miles (+11,978)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    152,978 miles
    Test number
    673826913926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,000 miles (+10,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    141,000 miles
    Test number
    709694679450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass130,570 miles (+8,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,570 miles
    Test number
    136431975481
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass122,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    345695794141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,396 miles (+9,932)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,396 miles
    Test number
    898295694165
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass112,464 miles (+8,139)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,464 miles
    Test number
    455646503271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,325 miles (+10,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,325 miles
    Test number
    187375982114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass93,650 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,650 miles
    Test number
    457429391109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    951477550351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S47 DJL

Does S47 DJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S47 DJL is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S47 DJL?
The MOT on S47 DJL is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S47 DJL done?
S47 DJL was recorded at 142,828 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,965 miles a year.
Has S47 DJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S47 DJL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S47 DJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S47 DJL find?
S47 DJL passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all.

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