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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S4 XSBMOT history

S4 XSB is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 193,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

S4 XSB grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
193,194 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 XSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 XSB was last recorded at 193,194 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 11,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,529 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,665 miles
Average per year
15,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,194 miles
  • 2025 – 181,529 miles
  • 2024 – 147,574 miles
  • 2023 – 136,137 miles
  • 2022 – 125,640 miles
  • 2021 – 114,615 miles
  • 2020 – 106,860 miles
  • 2019 – 86,183 miles
  • 2018 – 60,173 miles
  • 2017 – 44,522 miles
  • 2016 – 32,881 miles
  • 2015 – 20,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,194 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight leak differential seal

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    193,194 miles
    Test number
    204267604065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight leak differential seal

  2. Fail193,194 miles (+11,665)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,194 miles
    Test number
    403157111649
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight leak differential seal

  3. Pass181,529 miles (+33,955)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    181,529 miles
    Test number
    116057096306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,574 miles
    Test number
    699579564062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,574 miles (+11,437)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,574 miles
    Test number
    453345619426
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass136,137 miles (+10,497)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,137 miles
    Test number
    686836970289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,640 miles (+11,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,640 miles
    Test number
    698306076982
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,615 miles
    Test number
    365669293674
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail114,615 miles (+7,755)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,615 miles
    Test number
    842733422784
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass106,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    106,860 miles
    Test number
    685399793849
    • 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. Fail106,860 miles (+20,677)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,860 miles
    Test number
    371516726879
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass86,183 miles (+26,010)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    294226302972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,173 miles (+15,651)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,173 miles
    Test number
    603523860900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,522 miles (+11,641)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,522 miles
    Test number
    950369224897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,881 miles (+12,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,881 miles
    Test number
    402102413515
    • AdvisoryFront washer jets very weak but meet minimum std for MOT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Fogging in lamp not effecting beam pattern (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass20,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,116 miles
    Test number
    996530805137
    • 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)

  17. Fail20,116 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,116 miles
    Test number
    759020505164
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteUndertray damaged

Questions about S4 XSB

Does S4 XSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 XSB is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 XSB?
The MOT on S4 XSB is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 XSB done?
S4 XSB was recorded at 193,194 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 15,792 miles a year.
Has S4 XSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 XSB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 XSB 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 S4 XSB find?
S4 XSB passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear slight leak differential seal.

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